William A. Shine Great Neck South High School is a four-year public high school located in the Village of Lake Success, New York, on the bottom of the Great Neck Peninsula. The school serves students in grades 9 through 12 residing within the Great Neck School District.
Serving 1,362 students in grades 9-12, Great Neck South High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (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 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,362 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 98% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Great Neck South High School serves the southeast part of Great Neck, NY, covering an area of approximately 5.9 square miles, with a typical drive time of 5-10 minutes from various points within the attendance zone. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 1.5 miles, reaching up to 2.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great Neck South 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
Great Neck South High School's student population of 1,362 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 126 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,362 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Great Neck South High School ranks within the top 1% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Neck South High School is 0.42, 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
#26 out of 4346 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
75%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Orange
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Neck South High School's ranking?
Great Neck South High School is ranked #26 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Great Neck South High School often compared to?
Great Neck South High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Great Neck North 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 52% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great Neck South High School?
The graduation rate of Great Neck South High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Great Neck South High School?
1,362 students attend Great Neck South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Great Neck South High School students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Great Neck South High School?
Great Neck South High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Great Neck South High School offer ?
Great Neck South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Great Neck South High School part of?
Great Neck South High School is part of Great Neck Union Free School District.
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