Serving 1,078 students in grades 8-12, Mineola High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,078 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 78% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mineola High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Mineola High School's student population of 1,078 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,078 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mineola High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mineola High School is 0.65, 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
#1711 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
34%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
47%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
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 Mineola High School's ranking?
Mineola High School is ranked #1711 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Mineola High School often compared to?
Mineola High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Herricks High School, New Hyde Park Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mineola High School?
The graduation rate of Mineola High School is 99%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mineola High School?
1,078 students attend Mineola High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Mineola High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mineola High School?
Mineola High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mineola High School offer ?
Mineola High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mineola High School part of?
Mineola High School is part of Mineola Union Free School District.
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