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#705 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 15% in state

Deer Park High School

High School · DEER PARK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

1 FALCON PL, Deer Park, NY 11729

Enrollment

1,312

Student-Teacher

11.4:1

Score

8.0

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#705 of 4,742

In Deer Park

#1 of 5

public schools

In district

#1 of 5

DEER PARK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Academic performance

8.8 / 10

Excellent

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8.0/10

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About Deer Park High School

Deer Park High School is a public high school in Deer Park, NY, part of DEER PARK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Deer Park High School serves approximately 1,312 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Deer Park High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #705 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for Deer Park High School show 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

How it compares1.0 pts above NY schools
  • This school 8.0 · Excellent
  • NY avg 7.0

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency95% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency76% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+23.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation26%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$30,403
Chronic Absenteeism26%

Deer Park High School — Students at Deer Park High School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

48.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2020-21)

Math Proficiency 92.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 86.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
School
State
N/A

Based on 26 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
98%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
96%
ELA
94%
2015
Math
97%
ELA
93%
2016
Math
98%
ELA
96%
2017
Math
97%
ELA
93%
2018
Math
94%
ELA
93%
2019
Math
94%
ELA
93%
2020*
Math
95%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
95%
ELA
57%

* 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: 7.4/10.

How Deer Park High School Compares

See how Deer Park High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.0/10
85th percentile in NY
Academic
8.8/10
Excellent
Growth
7.4/10
Very Good
Environment
8.7/10
Excellent
AP Courses
4
State avg: 2.4
Sports
25
13 boys' · 12 girls'
Advanced STEM
5/5
Subjects offered

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
49%
Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
115 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
26.0%

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4 AP courses offered
26% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC 2021-22
Athletics25sports offered
13 boys'·12 girls'·39 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

1 FALCON PL, Deer Park, NY 11729

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Deer Park High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. NORTH BABYLON HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby North Babylon), which scores slightly higher. Another option is CANDLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Dix Hills), with a very similar rating. Additionally, PAUMANOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Dix Hills), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Deer Park, see our Deer Park schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi
School Distance Rating
JOHN F KENNEDY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Deer Park 0.4 mi 7.1
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS PRIMARY SCHOOL Deer Park 0.5 mi 6.4
MAY MOORE PRIMARY SCHOOL Deer Park 0.8 mi 7.1
ROBERT FROST MIDDLE SCHOOL Deer Park 0.7 mi 6.7
PAUMANOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Dix Hills 0.9 mi 7.7
WOODS ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL North Babylon 1.7 mi 4.3
ASCENT SCHOOL FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM Deer Park 1.3 mi
PARLIAMENT PLACE SCHOOL North Babylon 2.0 mi 5.1
OTSEGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Dix Hills 2.1 mi 7.7
ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL 2 (THE) Wyandanch 1.8 mi 6.6
MARTIN LUTHER KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Wyandanch 1.9 mi 5.1
LAFRANCIS HARDIMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Wyandanch 1.9 mi 5.5
CANDLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL Dix Hills 2.3 mi 8.0
ROBERT MOSES MIDDLE SCHOOL North Babylon 2.5 mi 5.3
WILLIAM E DELUCA JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL North Babylon 2.5 mi 4.1
WESTERN SUFFOLK BOCES Dix Hills 2.6 mi 5.7
WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL Bay Shore 2.1 mi 5.6
NORTH BABYLON HIGH SCHOOL North Babylon 2.7 mi 8.3
BRENTWOOD RESIDENTIAL CENTER Dix Hills 2.4 mi
BELMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL North Babylon 2.7 mi 4.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11729 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$138,350

Median Home Value

$496,100

Median Rent

$1,889/mo

Population

26,647

College Educated

36.1%

Homeownership

84.6%

Avg Commute

32.3 min

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Median Age

42.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Deer Park High School

What grades does Deer Park High School serve?

Deer Park High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Deer Park High School?

Deer Park High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,312 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Park High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Deer Park High School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Deer Park High School rank in NY?

Deer Park High School ranks #705 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Deer Park High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Deer Park High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Deer Park High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Deer Park High School has 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Deer Park High School a charter school?

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

Is Deer Park High School a Title I school?

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

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

48.7% of students at Deer Park 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
74 Very Walkable
Bike Score
50 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,312
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
115
Free/Reduced Lunch
48.7%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.0%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%

District

DEER PARK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
District Enrollment
4,074
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$30,403
District Rank
#1 of 5

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