Cold Spring Harbor High School

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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
10:1
Average SAT Score
1370
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
95%
Reading Proficiency
88%
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
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
88%
Math Proficiency
95%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
73
Full Time Teachers
73
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1370
Math
690
Verbal
680
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
31
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
28
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
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
1%
State Average
13%
Math
2%
State Average
20%
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

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%
White
81.8%
Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.9%
Hispanic
6.5%
Two or more races
4.4%
Economically disadvantaged
3.2%
Limited English proficient
<1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#25 Best College Prep Public HS in New York
#34 Best Public HS Teachers in New York
#49 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 70 Students
Boston College 68 Students
Cornell University 66 Students
University of Virginia 64 Students
New York University 60 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 59 Students
Villanova University 59 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 52 Students
University of Miami 50 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 48 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 128 Students
Psychology 36 Students
Finance 33 Students
Biology 32 Students
Computer Science 26 Students
Political Science and Government 26 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Engineering 25 Students
Pre-Law Studies 24 Students
Economics 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 40 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 Freshman
6/2/2022
Really amazing teachers and education. Most teachers have a Master's Degree or higher, and they're all very well educated in their subject areas.
4.0 Niche User
1/1/2016
The teachers at Cold Spring Harbor High School are engaging, kind, and there to help their students. They provide students with as much knowledge and preparation as possible to succeed on standardized tests.
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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 775 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 95% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 88% 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 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.68, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1370 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $1,709,963. Discover additional schools in the area, like Huntington High School, Syosset Senior High School, Oyster Bay High 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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