Harrison High School is a public high school located in Harrison, Westchester County, New York, United States. The school is 22 miles northeast of New York City. It is the only high school operated by the Harrison Central School District.
Serving 1,097 students in grades 9-12, Harrison High School ranks in the top 5% 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,097 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 95% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 96% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harrison 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
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Harrison High School's student population of 1,097 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,097 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Colors
White, Maroon
School Rankings
Harrison High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harrison High School is 0.53, which is less 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
#158 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
22%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
65%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Husky
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harrison High School's ranking?
Harrison High School is ranked #158 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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 46% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harrison High School?
The graduation rate of Harrison High School is 99%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Harrison High School?
1,097 students attend Harrison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Harrison High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrison High School?
Harrison High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harrison High School offer ?
Harrison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Harrison High School part of?
Harrison High School is part of Harrison Central School District.
School Reviews
5 9/30/2019
Harrison High School and the entire district have done a fantastic job helping my child become a well-rounded student.
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