Centereach High School is a public high school in the Middle Country Central School District located in Centereach, Suffolk County, Long Island, New York. It teaches a college preparatory curriculum for grades nine through twelve.
Serving 1,464 students in grades 9-12, Centereach High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,464 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 91% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 93% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Centereach 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
School Overview
Centereach High School's student population of 1,464 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,464 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Year Founded
1970
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Centereach High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centereach High School is 0.61, 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
#224 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
31%
30%
Black
4%
16%
White
54%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centereach High School's ranking?
Centereach High School is ranked #224 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Centereach High School often compared to?
Centereach High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newfield 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 46% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Centereach High School?
The graduation rate of Centereach High School is 89%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Centereach High School?
1,464 students attend Centereach High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Centereach High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centereach High School?
Centereach High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Centereach High School offer ?
Centereach High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Centereach High School part of?
Centereach High School is part of Middle Country Central School District.
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