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#263 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 6% in state

Cold Spring Harbor High School

High School · COLD SPRING HARBOR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

82 TURKEY LN, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724

Enrollment

735

Student-Teacher

9.7:1

Score

8.6

Grades

7th – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#263 of 4,742

In Cold Spring Harbor

#1 of 2

public schools

In district

#3 of 4

COLD SPRING HARBOR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

School environment

9.8 / 10

Excellent

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About Cold Spring Harbor High School

Cold Spring Harbor High School is a public high school in Cold Spring Harbor, NY, part of COLD SPRING HARBOR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Cold Spring Harbor High School serves approximately 735 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Cold Spring Harbor High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #263 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for Cold Spring Harbor High School show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.6 pts above NY schools
  • This school 8.6 · Excellent
  • NY avg 7.0

What Parents Should Know

At 9.7:1 students to teachers, Cold Spring Harbor High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+33.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+27.8 pts
Overall Proficiency76% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation45.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$42,396
Chronic Absenteeism6.8%

Cold Spring Harbor High School — Students at Cold Spring Harbor High School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 82.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
30.6% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 80.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
54.5% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
97%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
84%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
84%
ELA
81%
2016
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
88%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
89%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
89%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
87%
ELA
78%
2021*
Math
70.7%
ELA
79%
2022
Math
74.2%
ELA
77%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.6/10.

How Cold Spring Harbor High School Compares

See how Cold Spring Harbor High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.6/10
95th percentile in NY
Academic
8.4/10
Excellent
Growth
7.6/10
Very Good
Environment
9.8/10
Excellent
AP Courses
4
State avg: 2.4
Sports
30
14 boys' · 16 girls'
Advanced STEM
5/5
Subjects offered

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
76 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
6.8%

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4 AP courses offered
45.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC 2021-22
Athletics30sports offered
14 boys'·16 girls'·47 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC 2021-22
Advanced STEM Courses5 of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

82 TURKEY LN, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Cold Spring Harbor High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. SYOSSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (rated 9.2/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Syosset), which scores slightly higher. Another option is WALT WHITMAN HIGH SCHOOL (rated 9.0/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Huntington Station), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, HUNTINGTON HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Huntington), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Cold Spring Harbor, see our Cold Spring Harbor schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.9 mi
School Distance Rating
GOOSEHILL PRIMARY CENTER Cold Spring Harbor 1.0 mi 7.0
WEST SIDE SCHOOL Syosset 1.3 mi 9.3
ST PATRICK'S SCHOOL Huntington 1.4 mi 4.5
JEFFERSON SCHOOL Huntington 1.7 mi 6.1
SOUTHDOWN SCHOOL Huntington 1.9 mi 3.4
HUNTINGTON HIGH SCHOOL Huntington 1.8 mi 8.4
LLOYD HARBOR SCHOOL Huntington 2.3 mi 8.8
OAKWOOD PRIMARY CENTER Huntington 2.5 mi 7.0
THE CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Woodbury 2.7 mi 7.2
WOODHULL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Huntington 2.2 mi 5.1
HENRY L STIMSON MIDDLE SCHOOL Huntington Station 2.6 mi 5.4
JACK ABRAMS STEM MAGNET SCHOOL Huntington Station 2.3 mi 7.1
SYOSSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Syosset 2.9 mi 9.2
SOUTH WOODS MIDDLE SCHOOL Syosset 2.9 mi 8.7
EAST WOODS SCHOOL Oyster Bay 2.5 mi 7.6
BERRY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Syosset 3.0 mi 9.0
WALT WHITMAN HIGH SCHOOL Huntington Station 3.1 mi 9.0
OUR LADY OF MERCY ACADEMY Syosset 3.3 mi 7.5
WALT WHITMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Woodbury 3.6 mi 8.8
J TAYLOR FINLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL Huntington 2.9 mi 4.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11724 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$250,001

Median Home Value

$1,571,600

Median Rent

$2,692/mo

Population

2,956

College Educated

80.1%

Homeownership

94.8%

Avg Commute

37.1 min

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Median Age

40.2

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BURNT HILLS-BALLSTON LAKE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Burnt Hills, NY 8.6
EAST AURORA HIGH SCHOOL East Aurora, NY 8.6
ELWOOD/JOHN GLENN HIGH SCHOOL Elwood, NY 8.6
HENDRICK HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL Montrose, NY 8.6
HONEOYE FALLS-LIMA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Honeoye Falls, NY 8.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cold Spring Harbor High School

What grades does Cold Spring Harbor High School serve?

Cold Spring Harbor High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Cold Spring Harbor High School?

Cold Spring Harbor High School has an enrollment of approximately 735 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cold Spring Harbor High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cold Spring Harbor High School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cold Spring Harbor High School rank in NY?

Cold Spring Harbor High School ranks #263 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Cold Spring Harbor High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cold Spring Harbor High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Cold Spring Harbor High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cold Spring Harbor High School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Cold Spring Harbor High School a charter school?

No, Cold Spring Harbor High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cold Spring Harbor High School a Title I school?

No, Cold Spring Harbor High School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
33 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
27 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
735
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
76
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.8%
4-Year Graduation
95%+

District

COLD SPRING HARBOR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
District Enrollment
1,533
Schools in District
4
Per-Pupil Spending
$42,396
District Rank
#3 of 4

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