Deer Park High School

Deer Park High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1 Falcon Pl,  Deer Park, NY
Deer Park Union Free School District
3.7
4.8
1,243 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. James Cummings
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
96%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
96%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
115
Full Time Teachers
115
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
62.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
195:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
White
34%
Hispanic
28.2%
Black
20%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15.1%
Two or more races
2.4%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#14 Most Diverse 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.
Stony Brook University 338 Students
New York University 197 Students
Hofstra University 190 Students
SUNY Farmingdale State College 184 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 181 Students
Adelphi University 153 Students
Molloy University 141 Students
St. John's University - New York 136 Students
Pace University 121 Students
SUNY Suffolk County Community College 117 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 132 Students
Business 116 Students
Nursing 106 Students
Psychology 101 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 58 Students
Computer Science 58 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 45 Students
Finance 39 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 38 Students
Political Science and Government 33 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 162 Reviews
3.0 Alum
3/6/2025
Deer Park High School was an average school. Most of the time spent there was waiting for the last bell for everyone to go home.
2.0 Senior
8/3/2024
This school will hire teachers who have had previous history of mishandling children. The school values nothing but art and music programs. Only good thing about this place is the convenient location.
4.0 Junior
5/4/2021
I really like the staff in the school and they are very helpful. The guidance counselors are also very easy to contact and helpful. The teachers are excellent and know what they are doing. The only thing I think I would want the school to change would be the food. Its not very pleasing.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/7/2020
With 4 children through the district, I am proud to have had my children attend. It is a place of diversity both in the student body and with special needs. This district puts all children, no matter the challenge, first.
4.0 other
6/9/2015
I am a 2002 graduate who went on to have a great college experience at Iona College in New Rochelle NY. While at DPHS I was a member of the Lacrosse team, learned to drive, participated in every Home Coming event (even was the homecoming king), attended all sorts of sporting events, played on the va...
5.0 parent
4/24/2015
The teachers are wonderful throughout the district. Teachers are willing to put the time and effort to help the students to get extra mile for the students. DPHS offers a wide range of class choices as well as multiple advanced courses. As a parent, I really happy with the school.
5.0 other
5/20/2014
I SEE SOME PEOPLE BLAME PARENT PARTICIPATION.ALOT OF DO PARENTS WORK,YOU MAY NOT SEE THEM AT PTA;S HOWEVER PARENT PARTICIPATION STARTS .HOMIE..I CAN SAY THAT IN THE 50 YRS PLUS ,PARENTS HAVE BEEN TOTALLY ACTIVE. AS FOR THE PERSON THAT WROTE ATHLETICS GOOD BE BETTER.WELL DP HAS PUT OUT PROFESSIONAL A...

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Deer Park High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Deer Park, NY and is served by the Deer Park Union Free School District in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 1,243 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 96% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Deer Park High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $684,402. Discover additional schools in the area, like Brentwood Res Center, North Babylon High School, Half Hollow Hills High School East, and more. Learn more about what Deer Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Deer Park High School.

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