Miller Place High School is a public high school in the Miller Place Union Free School District along the north shore of Long Island, New York, United States. It is the district's only high school, and has grades 9-12. The school has been ranked 78th in the United States for the number of students taking AP classes.
Serving 764 students in grades 9-12, Miller Place High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). 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 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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: 764 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 93% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Miller Place High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Miller Place, NY, covering approximately 26.4 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.8 miles from the school's location.
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Miller Place High School's student population of 764 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
764 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
School Rankings
Miller Place High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miller Place High School is 0.33, 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
#1045 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-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
Green and Gold
School Mascot
Panthers
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 #1045 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 Miller Place High School?
The graduation rate of Miller Place High School is 99%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Miller Place High School?
764 students attend Miller Place High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Miller Place High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Miller Place High School?
Miller Place High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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