Very Good
#1015 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 21% in state
Glen Cove High School
High School · Glen Cove City School District · Glen Cove, NY
A Glen Cove City School District high school where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.
150 DOSORIS LN, Glen Cove, NY 11542
- Math 85% proficient (2021)
- Reading 87% proficient (2021)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Glen Cove High School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 86% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 89% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Glen Cove High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average580/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glen Cove), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,284
Median home value
$659,300
Median rent
$2,350/mo
College educated
40.8%
Homeownership
54.8%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11542; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locust Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 613 | Compare → |
| Portledge SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| North Shore Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 742 | Compare → |
| Paul D Schreiber Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 1,614 | 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.
Glen Cove City School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $30,517NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Glen Cove High School is listed in GLEN COVE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glen Cove High School
Glen Cove High School is a public high school in Glen Cove, NY, part of Glen Cove City School District, serving approximately 1,066 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,015 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glen Cove High School
What grades does Glen Cove High School serve?
Glen Cove High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Glen Cove High School?
Glen Cove High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,066 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Cove High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Cove High School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glen Cove High School rank in NY?
Glen Cove High School ranks #1,015 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Glen Cove High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Glen Cove High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Glen Cove High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glen Cove High School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Glen Cove High School a charter school?
No, Glen Cove High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glen Cove High School a Title I school?
No, Glen Cove High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glen Cove High School?
53.7% of students at Glen Cove 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
- 1,066
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 96
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.9%
- Phone
- (516) 801-7610
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 11542)
- 29,020
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 · 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 11542; 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
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