Serving 1,410 students in grades 9-12, Huntington High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,410 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Huntington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Huntington High School's student population of 1,410 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 120 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Huntington High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Huntington High School is 0.56, 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
#519 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
58%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
32%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Huntington High School's ranking?
Huntington High School is ranked #519 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Huntington High School often compared to?
Huntington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harborfields High School, Walt Whitman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Huntington High School?
The graduation rate of Huntington High School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Huntington High School?
1,410 students attend Huntington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Huntington High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Huntington High School?
Huntington High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Huntington High School offer ?
Huntington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Huntington High School part of?
Huntington High School is part of Huntington Union Free School District.
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