Excellent
#185 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 4% in state
Great Neck North High School
High School · GREAT NECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
35 POLO RD, Great Neck, NY 11023
Enrollment
1,163
Student-Teacher
8.9:1
Score
8.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,163
Student-Teacher
8.9:1
Score
8.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#185 of 4,742
In Great Neck
#5 of 9
public schools
In district
#5 of 10
GREAT NECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
School environment
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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About Great Neck North High School
Great Neck North High School is a public high school in Great Neck, NY, part of GREAT NECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Great Neck North High School serves approximately 1,163 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Great Neck North High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #185 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Great Neck North High School show 97% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
What's said publicly about Great Neck North High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (2)
- This school 8.8 · Excellent
- District avg 8.0
- NY avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
At 8.9:1 students to teachers, Great Neck North High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Great Neck North High School — Students at Great Neck North High School score 93% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
23.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2020-21)
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 8.5/10.
How Great Neck North High School Compares
See how Great Neck North High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
35 POLO RD, Great Neck, NY 11023
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Great Neck North High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. MANHASSET SECONDARY SCHOOL (rated 9.1/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Manhasset), with a very similar rating. Additionally, VILLAGE SCHOOL (rated 6.0/10, 0.3 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Great Neck, see our Great Neck schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GREAT NECK NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL Great Neck | 0.3 mi | 8.7 |
| VILLAGE SCHOOL Great Neck | 0.3 mi | 6.0 |
| SADDLE ROCK SCHOOL Great Neck | 0.6 mi | 8.6 |
| E M BAKER SCHOOL Great Neck | 0.7 mi | 8.9 |
| JOHN F KENNEDY SCHOOL Great Neck | 0.9 mi | 8.7 |
| LONG ISLAND HEBREW ACADEMY Great Neck | 1.3 mi | 7.2 |
| NORTH SHORE HEBREW ACADEMY Great Neck | 1.3 mi | 5.6 |
| PS 94 DAVID D PORTER Little Neck | 2.0 mi | 9.2 |
| LAKEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Great Neck | 2.0 mi | 9.2 |
| PS 98 DOUGLASTON SCHOOL (THE) Douglaston | 2.2 mi | 7.9 |
| DIVINE WISDOM CATHOLIC ACADEMY Douglaston | 2.4 mi | 6.7 |
| DIVINE WISDOM CATHOLIC ACADEMY Bayside | 2.4 mi | 6.3 |
| MANHASSET MIDDLE SCHOOL Manhasset | 1.9 mi | 8.8 |
| MANHASSET SECONDARY SCHOOL Manhasset | 1.9 mi | 9.1 |
| MAGEN ISRAEL-GAN ISRAEL CENTER INC Great Neck | 2.1 mi | 6.3 |
| JHS 67 LOUIS PASTEUR Little Neck | 2.6 mi | 8.0 |
| SACRED HEART SCHOOL Bayside | 2.6 mi | 7.0 |
| PS 169 BAY TERRACE Bayside | 2.3 mi | 7.8 |
| BELL ACADEMY Bayside | 2.3 mi | 8.9 |
| PS 221 NORTH HILLS SCHOOL (THE) Little Neck | 2.9 mi | 6.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11023 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$151,544
Median Home Value
$1,143,800
Population
9,824
College Educated
67.7%
Homeownership
81.7%
Avg Commute
35.6 min
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Median Age
37.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ARDSLEY HIGH SCHOOL Ardsley, NY | 8.8 |
| EAST ISLIP HIGH SCHOOL Islip Terrace, NY | 8.8 |
| EASTRIDGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Rochester, NY | 8.8 |
| GEN DOUGLAS MACARTHUR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Levittown, NY | 8.8 |
| NORTHPORT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Northport, NY | 8.8 |
| W TRESPER CLARKE HIGH SCHOOL Westbury, NY | 8.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Great Neck North High School
What grades does Great Neck North High School serve?
Great Neck North High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Great Neck North High School?
Great Neck North High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,163 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Neck North High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Neck North High School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Great Neck North High School rank in NY?
Great Neck North High School ranks #185 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Great Neck North High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Great Neck North High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Great Neck North High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Great Neck North High School has 97% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Great Neck North High School a charter school?
No, Great Neck North High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Great Neck North High School a Title I school?
No, Great Neck North High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Great Neck North High School?
23.4% of students at Great Neck North 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 130
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 23.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.7%
- Phone
- (516) 441-4700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
Resources & Links
District
GREAT NECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 6,841
- Schools in District
- 10
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $35,780
- District Rank
- #5 of 10
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