Excellent
#554 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 12% in state
Centereach High School
High School · Middle Country Central School District · Centereach, NY
A Middle Country Central School District high school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14 43RD ST, Centereach, NY 11720
- Math 84% proficient (2021)
- Reading 77% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Centereach High School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 81% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Centereach High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,015
Median home value
$471,600
Median rent
$2,377/mo
College educated
35.3%
Homeownership
85.7%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Savior New American SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Newfield High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,542 | Compare → |
| Sachem High School NorthEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 1,979 | Compare → |
| Ward Melville Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,492 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Middle Country Central School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #1 of 14
- District spending per student
- $27,780NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Centereach High School is listed in MIDDLE COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Centereach High School
Centereach High School is a public high school in Centereach, NY, part of Middle Country Central School District, serving approximately 1,464 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #554 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Centereach High School
What grades does Centereach High School serve?
Centereach High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Centereach High School?
Centereach High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,464 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centereach High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centereach High School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Centereach High School rank in NY?
Centereach High School ranks #554 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Centereach High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Centereach High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Centereach High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Centereach High School has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Centereach High School a charter school?
No, Centereach High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Centereach High School a Title I school?
No, Centereach High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Centereach High School?
38.0% of students at Centereach High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,464
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 116
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (631) 285-8100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 11720)
- 28,669
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11720; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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