Serving 1,382 students in grades 9-12, Huntington High School ranks in the top 10% 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 91% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,382 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 91% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- 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 1,382 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Huntington High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Huntington High School is 0.58, 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
#221 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
53%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
37%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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 Huntington High School's ranking?
Huntington High School is ranked #221 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Huntington High School?
The graduation rate of Huntington High School is 92%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Huntington High School?
1,382 students attend Huntington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Huntington High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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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