Cold Spring Harbor High School

Cold Spring Harbor High School serves 735 students in grades 7 through 12 in this affluent Suffolk County community. With 76 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an impressive 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for more personalized attention and smaller class sizes. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning an 8.2 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #366 out of 4,758 New York schools, placing it in the 92nd percentile statewide.

Students show particular strength in English Language Arts, with 80% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels. In mathematics, 62% of students perform at proficient levels or higher. The school serves a highly educated community where 80% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the median household income exceeds $250,000.

This educated population, with only a 2% poverty rate, creates a supportive environment for academic achievement. The median home value of nearly $1.5 million reflects the area's desirability and economic stability. Cold Spring Harbor High School operates as a regular public school in this large suburban setting, where families have chosen to invest in a community that prioritizes education and provides students with extensive resources for academic success.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1, Cold Spring Harbor High School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.