Floral Park Memorial High School is a coeducational, public high school in Floral Park, New York, United States. It is one of five schools in the Sewanhaka Central High School District. The high school enrolls students in grades 7 through 12.
Serving 1,308 students in grades 7-12, Floral Park Memorial 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 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,308 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Floral Park Memorial 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
Floral Park Memorial High School's student population of 1,308 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,308 students
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
School Rankings
Floral Park Memorial 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 Floral Park Memorial High School is 0.72, which is less 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
#698 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
21%
10%
Hispanic
24%
31%
Black
10%
15%
White
42%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Floral Park Memorial High School's ranking?
Floral Park Memorial High School is ranked #698 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Floral Park Memorial High School often compared to?
Floral Park Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Hyde Park Memorial High School, Sewanhaka High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Floral Park Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Floral Park Memorial High School is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Floral Park Memorial High School?
1,308 students attend Floral Park Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Floral Park Memorial High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Floral Park Memorial High School?
Floral Park Memorial High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Floral Park Memorial High School offer ?
Floral Park Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Floral Park Memorial High School part of?
Floral Park Memorial High School is part of Sewanhaka Central High School District.
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