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 803 students in grades 9-12, Miller Place High School ranks in the top 5% 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 98% (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 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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: 803 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 98% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 93% (Top 20%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Miller Place High School's student population of 803 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
803 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Year Founded
1972
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Rankings
Miller Place 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 Miller Place High School is 0.32, 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
#75 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
11%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
82%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
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: Panthers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miller Place High School's ranking?
Miller Place High School is ranked #75 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
98% 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 Miller Place High School?
The graduation rate of Miller Place High School is 98%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Miller Place High School?
803 students attend Miller Place High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Miller Place High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% 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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