Serving 857 students in grades 9-12, Kings Park High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 98% (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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 857 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 98% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kings Park 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
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kings Park High School's student population of 857 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
857 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kings Park 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 Kings Park High School is 0.28, 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
#15 out of 4377 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
11%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
84%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kings Park High School's ranking?
Kings Park High School is ranked #15 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Kings Park High School often compared to?
Kings Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Commack High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
98% 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 Kings Park High School?
The graduation rate of Kings Park High School is 98%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Kings Park High School?
857 students attend Kings Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Kings Park High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kings Park High School?
Kings Park High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kings Park High School offer ?
Kings Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kings Park High School part of?
Kings Park High School is part of Kings Park Central School District.
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