Serving 877 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 ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 877 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Nyack Senior High School's student population of 877 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
877 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nyack Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nyack Senior High School is 0.71, 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
#358 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
31%
29%
Black
15%
16%
White
42%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
53%
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 Nyack Senior High School's ranking?
Nyack Senior High School is ranked #358 out of 4,377 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?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Nyack Senior High School?
877 students attend Nyack Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Nyack Senior High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 (offers virtual instruction).
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 5/17/2016
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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