Excellent
#263 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 6% in state
Cold Spring Harbor High School
High School · Cold Spring Harbor Central School District · Cold Spring Harbor, NY
A Cold Spring Harbor Central School District high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
82 TURKEY LN, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
- Math 74% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cold Spring Harbor High School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 76% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Cold Spring Harbor High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat 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
$250,001
Median home value
$1,571,600
Median rent
$2,692/mo
College educated
80.1%
Homeownership
94.8%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11724; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,422 | Compare → |
| Syosset Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 2,370 | Compare → |
| Walt Whitman High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 1,981 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Mercy AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 275 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cold Spring Harbor Central School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $42,396NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cold Spring Harbor High School is listed in COLD SPRING HARBOR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
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, serving approximately 735 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #263 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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%
- Phone
- (631) 367-6900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 11724)
- 2,956
- Area average commute
- 37.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 11724; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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