Serving 843 students in grades 9-12, Miller Place High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 96% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 843 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 96% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Miller Place High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Miller Place High School's student population of 843 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
843 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Miller Place High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miller Place High School is 0.29, 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
#587 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
10%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
84%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miller Place High School's ranking?
Miller Place High School is ranked #587 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Miller Place High School often compared to?
Miller Place High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert M Grable Jr Mount Sinai High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
96% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Miller Place High School?
The graduation rate of Miller Place High School is 99%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Miller Place High School?
843 students attend Miller Place High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Miller Place High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miller Place High School?
Miller Place High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Miller Place High School offer ?
Miller Place High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Miller Place High School part of?
Miller Place High School is part of Miller Place Union Free School District.
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