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North Shore Senior High School

450 Glen Cove Ave
Glen Head, NY 11545
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Rating
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9/
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Top 20%
Tel: (516) 277-7001
www.northshore.k12.ny.us
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North Shore Senior High School serves 808 students in grades 9-12.
North Shore Senior High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 808 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 98% (Top 5% in NY)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Shore Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)

School Overview

North Shore Senior High School's student population of 808 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2021
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
808 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
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School Rankings

North Shore Senior High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of North Shore Senior High School is 0.33, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
Overall Testing Rank
#561 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
55%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
5%
10%
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Hispanic
10%
28%
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Black
n/a
17%
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White
81%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.33
0.72
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Graduation Rate
98%
83%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
52%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
North Shore Central School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Shore Senior High School's ranking?

North Shore Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≥99% 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 North Shore Senior High School?

The graduation rate of North Shore Senior High School is 98%, which is higher than the New York state average of 83%.

How many students attend North Shore Senior High School?

808 students attend North Shore Senior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

81% of North Shore Senior High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of North Shore Senior High School?

North Shore Senior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.

What grades does North Shore Senior High School offer ?

North Shore Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is North Shore Senior High School part of?

North Shore Senior High School is part of North Shore Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 808 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 98% (Top 5%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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