Garden City High School

Garden City High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
170 Rockaway Ave,  Garden City, NY
Garden City Union Free School District
4.0
3.8
1,143 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Nanine Mclaughlin
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
99%
Reading Proficiency
92%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
99%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
99
Full Time Teachers
99
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
680
Verbal
660
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
86.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
197:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.9%
Male
48.1%
White
81.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.8%
Hispanic
6.7%
Two or more races
3.5%
Black
<1%

School Rankings

#37 Best Public HS in New York
#52 Best Public HS Teachers 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.
Binghamton University, SUNY 131 Students
Boston University 96 Students
Penn State 95 Students
New York University 93 Students
Fordham University 93 Students
Clemson University 81 Students
Villanova University 80 Students
Boston College 79 Students
University of Miami 76 Students
Northeastern University 75 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 174 Students
Psychology 94 Students
Biology 74 Students
Finance 63 Students
Engineering 52 Students
Nursing 47 Students
Accounting 41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 36 Students
Computer Science 35 Students
Economics 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 120 Reviews
4.0 Parent
1/31/2024
Pretty happy with the school. They offer some good activities. I think that they should have a sports teams just for the freshman. The teachers are helpful if you need any extra assistance. They are always there to answer questions.
5.0 Junior
3/19/2022
The teachers are always helpful and I can always find support when needed. There's also plenty of activities to get involved in - especially sports - if you'd like.
4.0 Senior
3/17/2022
It is a nice school in terms of academics and athletics. It has many devoted teachers, coaches, and staff who care about the students and the school. It is not hard to make friends here as you put yourself out their.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 15 Reviews
5.0 student
9/19/2023
I’m and in the high school I started in 2021
1.0 other
8/21/2023
This school is discriminatory to students with special education. Students in special education with the IDEA act receive slower paced classes regardless of the students learning abilities and pace. The school is harsh when acknowledging improvements with students with disabilities. Certain students...
1.0 parent
8/9/2021
I was very unimpressed with Garden City High School. As a parent and as an educator, I felt the mass conformity pressed upon the students was stifling. The over emphasis on sports was discouraging,; it was a lacrosse stick culture-emphasis on stick. The teachers were good in language arts and social...
5.0 parent
6/10/2017
Teachers are excellent and truly committed to learning. If your child is motivated, the support for them to excel is outstanding.

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Garden City High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Garden City, NY, in the Garden City neighborhood, and is served by the Garden City Union Free School District in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 1,143 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 99% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 92% are proficient in reading. Garden City 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 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1340 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $1,536,260. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mineola High School, H Frank Carey High School, New Hyde Park Memorial High School, and more. Learn more about what Garden City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Garden City High School.

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