Serving 1,243 students in grades 9-12, Deer Park High School ranks in the top 30% 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 95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower 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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 95% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Deer Park High School's student population of 1,243 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deer Park High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Park High School is 0.74, which is more 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
#1184 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
27%
29%
Black
21%
16%
White
36%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Deer Park High School's ranking?
Deer Park High School is ranked #1184 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deer Park High School?
The graduation rate of Deer Park High School is 94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Deer Park High School?
1,243 students attend Deer Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Deer Park High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Park High School?
Deer Park High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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