Serving 1,135 students in grades 9-12, Horace Greeley 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 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horace Greeley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Horace Greeley High School's student population of 1,135 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horace Greeley High School ranks within the top 1% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horace Greeley High School is 0.43, 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
#1 out of 4093 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
74%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horace Greeley High School's ranking?
Horace Greeley High School is ranked #1 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥99% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horace Greeley High School?
The graduation rate of Horace Greeley High School is 99%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Horace Greeley High School?
1,135 students attend Horace Greeley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Horace Greeley High School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horace Greeley High School?
Horace Greeley High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Horace Greeley High School offer ?
Horace Greeley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Horace Greeley High School part of?
Horace Greeley High School is part of Chappaqua Central School District.
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