Serving 1,176 students in grades 9-12, Great Neck North High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great Neck North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Great Neck North High School's student population of 1,176 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 128 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
128 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Great Neck North High School ranks within the top 1% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Neck North High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4 out of 4377 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
20%
10%
Hispanic
8%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
69%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Neck North High School's ranking?
Great Neck North High School is ranked #4 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Great Neck North High School often compared to?
Great Neck North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Great Neck South High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great Neck North High School?
The graduation rate of Great Neck North High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Great Neck North High School?
1,176 students attend Great Neck North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Great Neck North High School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Neck North High School?
Great Neck North High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Great Neck North High School offer ?
Great Neck North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Neck North High School part of?
Great Neck North High School is part of Great Neck Union Free School District.
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