Deer Park High School is a public high school in the town of Deer Park in suburban Long Island, New York. It is the only high school in the Deer Park School Union Free School District and serves students in grades 9–12.
Serving 1,326 students in grades 9-12, Deer Park High School ranks in the top 20% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher 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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,326 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 88% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Deer Park High School's attendance zone covers the entire Deer Park school district, encompassing approximately 5.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deer Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Deer Park High School's student population of 1,326 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,326 students
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
School Rankings
Deer Park High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Park High School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#784 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
17%
10%
Hispanic
29%
31%
Black
22%
15%
White
28%
39%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Maroon
School Mascot
Falcon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deer Park High School's ranking?
Deer Park High School is ranked #784 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deer Park High School?
The graduation rate of Deer Park High School is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Deer Park High School?
1,326 students attend Deer Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Deer Park High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deer Park High School?
Deer Park High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Deer Park High School offer ?
Deer Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Deer Park High School part of?
Deer Park High School is part of Deer Park Union Free School District.
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