Harrison High School
Tel:
(914) 630-3094
Harrison High School serves 1,075 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 98% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Harrison High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Harrison High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
School Overview
Harrison High School's student population of 1,075 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 1,075 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 87 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Harrison High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Harrison High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #393 out of 4239 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 98% | 52% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 8% | 9% |
Hispanic | 20% | 27% |
Black | 2% | 17% |
White | 69% | 43% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥99% | 82% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Harrison Central School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Harrison High School is Louis M Klein Middle School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Harrison Louis M Klein Middle School Grades: 6-10 | 835 students
1.2 miles
50 Union Ave
Harrison, NY 10528
(914) 630-3033 1.2 6-10 835 - Harrison Harrison Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 556 students
1.4 miles
480 Harrison Ave
Harrison, NY 10528
(914) 630-3192 1.4 K-5 556 - Harrison Parsons Memorial School Grades: K-6 | 469 students
1.5 miles
200 Halstead Ave
Harrison, NY 10528
(914) 630-3222 1.5 K-6 469 - Mamaroneck Mamaroneck Avenue School Grades: K-5 | 724 students
1.6 miles
850 Mamaroneck Ave
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
(914) 220-3600 1.6 K-5 724 - Scarsdale Heathcote School Grades: K-5 | 391 students
1.8 miles
26 Palmer Ave
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2760 1.8 K-5 391
School Reviews
5 Harrison High School and the entire district have done a fantastic job helping my child become a well-rounded student. - Posted by Parent - Parent |
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