Cold Spring Harbor High School

Cold Spring Harbor High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
82 Turkey Ln,  Cold Spring Harbor, NY
Cold Spring Harbor Central School District
4.2
3.5
775 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Jay Matuk
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
85%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
100%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
A
College Prep
B+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
85%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
76
Full Time Teachers
76
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1360
Math
690
Verbal
670
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
31
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
68.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
98.5%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Science
0%
State Average
20%
Math
0%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
159:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
White
84%
Hispanic
6.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.8%
Two or more races
3.2%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#38 Best Public HS Teachers in New York
#41 Best College Prep Public HS in New York
#61 Best Public HS in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Boston University 73 Students
University of Virginia 69 Students
Cornell University 67 Students
New York University 64 Students
Boston College 62 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 58 Students
Villanova University 54 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 50 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 50 Students
University of Miami 47 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 138 Students
Psychology 35 Students
Biology 33 Students
Computer Science 30 Students
Finance 29 Students
Political Science and Government 25 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Engineering 24 Students
Pre-Law Studies 22 Students
Marketing 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 33 Reviews
4.0 Alum
7/27/2023
The educators and staff are great at their job, it is just the favoritism of lacrosse and football when other sports are not recognized.
5.0 NicheUser
1/1/2016
There are virtually no health or safety infringements that are noteworthy.
4.0 NicheUser
1/1/2016
The school is incredibly competitive, and students are forced to give themselves way to many hard classes in order to outdo classmates.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 11 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/21/2025
I attended one of the worst school districts on LI, and was determined to have my kids attend one of the best. CSH was everything I wanted. Small class room size, graduating class is 120 students, great sports programs, culture of cool to be smart, great friends and parents. Kids were well prepared...
3.0 parent
5/18/2022
Pros rest mainly with the schools themselves, cons with the now dominant community of parents. Small classes, safe, caring teachers. Some outstanding teachers who go above and beyond and many duds. CSH used to be a classy quiet community of educated families where no one knew who was wealthy and who...
5.0 parent
7/26/2021
I love this school. I can’t say enough good things about the staff, students and their parents. The most beautiful place to live and the best school.
5.0 other
4/28/2021
Excellent school with so much to offer! Strong athletics, tons of great clubs, wonderful arts programs with enthusiastic engaging teachers. My kids do sports, robotics, theater, jazz club, chess club, art club and are excelling academically too!!

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Cold Spring Harbor High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Cold Spring Harbor, NY, in the Cold Spring Harbor neighborhood, and is served by the Cold Spring Harbor Central School District in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 775 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 85% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% are proficient in reading. Cold Spring Harbor High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.68, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1360 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $1,540,219. Discover additional schools in the area, like Huntington High School, Equality Charter School, Challenge Preparatory Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Cold Spring Harbor has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cold Spring Harbor High School.

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