North Shore High School is a public high school located in the hamlet of Glen Head in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. It is the sole high school operated by the North Shore Central School District.
Serving 742 students in grades 9-12, North Shore Senior 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 ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 742 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
North Shore Senior High School's student population of 742 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
742 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Year Founded
1957
School Rankings
North Shore Senior 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 North Shore Senior High School is 0.45, 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
#61 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
11%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
73%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #61 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are North Shore Senior High School often compared to?
North Shore Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Locust Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Shore Senior High School?
The graduation rate of North Shore Senior High School is 99%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend North Shore Senior High School?
742 students attend North Shore Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of North Shore Senior High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 4% 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 11:1.
What grades does North Shore Senior High School offer ?
North Shore Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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