Serving 776 students in grades 9-12, Nanuet Senior High School ranks in the top 20% 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 ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 776 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nanuet Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Nanuet Senior High School's student population of 776 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
776 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nanuet Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nanuet Senior High School is 0.68, 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
#471 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
29%
29%
Black
8%
16%
White
47%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
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 Nanuet Senior High School's ranking?
Nanuet Senior High School is ranked #471 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Nanuet Senior High School often compared to?
Nanuet Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarkstown South Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nanuet Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Nanuet Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Nanuet Senior High School?
776 students attend Nanuet Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Nanuet Senior High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nanuet Senior High School?
Nanuet Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nanuet Senior High School offer ?
Nanuet Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nanuet Senior High School part of?
Nanuet Senior High School is part of Nanuet Union Free School District.
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