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#32 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 1% in state

Commack High School

High School · Commack Union Free School District · Commack, NY

A Commack Union Free School District high school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 150, Commack, NY 11725

  • Math 98% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 97% proficient (2021)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency98% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency97% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency98% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+34.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation24.4%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$33,581
Chronic Absenteeism10%

Students at Commack High School score 98% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency98%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency97%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 98% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2010
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2015
Math
100%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2017
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2018
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2019
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2020*
Math
98%
ELA
97%
2021*
Math
98%
ELA
97%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 98% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 98% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

16%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Commack High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat 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

$168,324

Median home value

$643,000

Median rent

$2,358/mo

College educated

59%

Homeownership

92.8%

Poverty rate

3.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11725; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offeredIB Programme
24.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·797 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Smithtown High School-westEnrollment path unverified8.79–122.4 mi1,238Compare →
Elwood/john Glenn High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.69–122.5 mi676Compare →
Kings Park High SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.29–122.9 mi832Compare →
Northport Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.89–123.0 mi1,537Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Commack Union Free School District

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#1 of 8
District spending per student
$33,581NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Commack High School is listed in COMMACK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Commack High School

Commack High School is a public high school in Commack, NY, part of Commack Union Free School District, serving approximately 1,815 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #32 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 98% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Commack High School

What grades does Commack High School serve?

Commack High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Commack High School?

Commack High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,815 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Commack High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Commack High School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Commack High School rank in NY?

Commack High School ranks #32 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Commack High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Commack High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Commack High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Commack High School has 98% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Commack High School a charter school?

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

Is Commack High School a Title I school?

No, Commack High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Commack High School?

16.0% of students at Commack 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
1,815
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
143
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.0%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 11725)
29,050
Area average commute
33.2 min
Area median age
42.6
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 11725; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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