Middletown High School

Middletown High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
30 Gardner Ave,  Middletown, NY
Enlarged City School District of Middletown
3.7
3.9
2,551 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Tracey Sorrentino
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
89%
Reading Proficiency
74.5%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
92%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
74.5%
Math Proficiency
89%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
193
Full Time Teachers
193
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
29.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
295:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.1%
Hispanic
59.3%
Black
24.7%
White
10.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
Two or more races
2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#61 Niche Standout HS in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Orange County Community College (SUNY Orange) 261 Students
New York University 200 Students
Pace University 192 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 189 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 176 Students
Syracuse University 169 Students
SUNY New Paltz 150 Students
Stony Brook University 139 Students
Rochester Institute of Technology 108 Students
Cornell University 103 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 147 Students
Nursing 122 Students
Psychology 116 Students
Business 111 Students
Computer Science 70 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 67 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 48 Students
Political Science and Government 35 Students
Pre-Law Studies 33 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 260 Reviews
3.0 Alum
6/1/2025
I had a pretty good time at Middletown high school but the major issue I had was the safeness and the arts/music department getting smaller and smaller.
5.0 Senior
3/31/2025
Overall it's a good school, but also if a person is in need of help they don't give the help kids need.
3.0 Junior
2/15/2025
Overall since I've started to attend Middletown High School, it has been a good experience for me to join activities and clubs. The people there can be annoying at times, and our phone policy can be a problem, but it's students are still a great community.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 8 Reviews
4.0 parent
5/2/2025
I have 1 child in Middletown High School. We like the School and the activities offered. There is a great music program, both vocal and instruments. Field Trips are at no cost mostly. If you own a house in the area, you can definitely see where your taxes are going. The School grounds and facilities...
1.0 student
10/3/2023
It's really just not that fun to go to. I wake up upset everyday which hasn't happened before at my old school.
5.0 parent
5/8/2023
Sports programs are nice with great fields. The Highschool is advanced where every child gets a tablet. Modern.
1.0 parent
8/1/2022
Worst H.S in Middletown/Orange county. Teachers don't even want to be there,nor do they care about the kids education. They're more interested in their paycheck. I had to move my teens to Georgia to pursue a better education. The school here was ranked #2 in the county. The after school programs tha...

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Middletown High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Middletown, NY and is served by the Enlarged City School District of Middletown in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,551 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 89% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74.5% are proficient in reading. Middletown High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Northern Academy, Middletown Twin Towers Middle School, Monhagen Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Middletown has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Middletown High School.

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