Excellent
#37 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 1% in state
Harrison High School
High School · Harrison Central School District · Harrison, NY
A Harrison Central School District high school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.
255 UNION AVE, Harrison, NY 10528
- Math 96% proficient (2021)
- Reading 98% proficient (2019)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Harrison High School score 97% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 96% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 94% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 96% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harrison 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 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$151,193
Median home value
$934,100
Median rent
$2,683/mo
College educated
57.9%
Homeownership
53.8%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10528; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–9 | 1.4 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| Rye Neck Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 474 | Compare → |
| Archbishop Stepinac High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 775 | Compare → |
| French American School of New YorkPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 656 | 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.
Harrison Central School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $35,051NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harrison High School is listed in HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harrison High School
Harrison High School is a public high school in Harrison, NY, part of Harrison Central School District, serving approximately 1,097 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
What's said publicly about Harrison High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harrison High School
What grades does Harrison High School serve?
Harrison High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Harrison High School?
Harrison High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,097 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison High School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harrison High School rank in NY?
Harrison High School ranks #37 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Harrison High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harrison 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 Harrison High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harrison High School has 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Harrison High School a charter school?
No, Harrison High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harrison High School a Title I school?
No, Harrison High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harrison High School?
23.4% of students at Harrison 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
- 1,097
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 110
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (914) 630-3094
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 10528)
- 13,822
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 10528; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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