Serving 318 students in grades 9-12, Haldane High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Haldane High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Cold Spring, NY, encompassing an area of approximately 35.1 square miles. Typically, it takes about 10-12 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, with an average distance of 4.5 miles to the edge and a maximum distance of 7.9 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Haldane High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Haldane High School's student population of 318 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
318 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Haldane High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Haldane High School is 0.38, 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
#187 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
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)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
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
77%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
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)12%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Haldane High School's ranking?
Haldane High School is ranked #187 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Haldane High School often compared to?
Haldane High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Putnam Valley High School, Carmel High School, Brewster High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% 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 Haldane High School?
The graduation rate of Haldane High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Haldane High School?
318 students attend Haldane High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Haldane High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Haldane High School?
Haldane High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Haldane High School offer ?
Haldane High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Haldane High School part of?
Haldane High School is part of Haldane Central School District.
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5 10/10/2025
The teachers and administration really care about the students!! A great place to grow up!
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