Nyack High School is a secondary school in Nyack, New York, which serves parts of Orangetown and Clarkstown, New York. The original Nyack High School building is now part of BOCES.
Serving 945 students in grades 9-12, Nyack Senior High School ranks in the top 10% 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 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 945 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nyack Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire Nyack school district, encompassing an area of approximately 7.5 square miles. Most students typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nyack 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
School Overview
Nyack Senior High School's student population of 945 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
945 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nyack Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nyack Senior High School is 0.72, 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
#277 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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
90-94%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nyack Senior High School's ranking?
Nyack Senior High School is ranked #277 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Nyack Senior High School often compared to?
Nyack Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarkstown North Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nyack Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Nyack Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Nyack Senior High School?
945 students attend Nyack Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Nyack Senior High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nyack Senior High School?
Nyack Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nyack Senior High School offer ?
Nyack Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nyack Senior High School part of?
Nyack Senior High School is part of Nyack Union Free School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I am extremely happy with Nyack School District, as is my daughter, a sophomore this year who switched from Clarkstown CCSD in 8th Grade. The personal attention is top notch, the teachers are excellent overall, and very willing to communicate regarding my child's needs.
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