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#17 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 1% in state

Horace Greeley High School

High School · Chappaqua Central School District · Chappaqua, NY

A Chappaqua Central School District high school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.

70 ROARING BROOK RD, Chappaqua, NY 10514

  • Math 100% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 100% proficient (2021)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency99.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency99.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency100% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+30.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
College Readiness8.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation43.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1
District spending per student$34,584
Chronic Absenteeism2.2%

Students at Horace Greeley High School score 100% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency100%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency100%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 100% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2011
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2015
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2016
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2017
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2018
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2019
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2020*
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2021*
Math
100%
ELA
100%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 99% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 99% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Horace Greeley 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$250,001

Median home value

$1,069,100

Median rent

$2,758/mo

College educated

82.9%

Homeownership

88.2%

Poverty rate

3.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10514; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
43.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·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
The Karafin SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9private9–121.7 mi42Compare →
Pleasantville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.99–123.3 mi573Compare →
Edenwald SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.16–123.4 mi77Compare →
Mount Pleasant-cottage SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1K–123.4 mi112Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Chappaqua Central School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$34,584NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
1.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Horace Greeley High School is listed in CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Horace Greeley High School

Horace Greeley High School is a public high school in Chappaqua, NY, part of Chappaqua Central School District, serving approximately 1,140 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 99% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 99% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

What's said publicly about Horace Greeley High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Horace Greeley High School is a public, four-year secondary school located in Chappaqua, New York, serving students in grades 9 through 12 2. It operates as part of the Chappaqua Central School District 2. The district is described as a suburban public school system with an actively involved parent community and a broadly educated staff 1. Recent district activities include the 7th Annual Holocaust and Human Rights Art and Writing Contest, which encouraged students to reflect on historical lessons 1. Additionally, students from the district participated in the 2026 NYS Science Olympiad Tournament, with specific teams achieving top placements 1. A district teacher, Michelle Ramahlo, received the 2026 Merens Award from the American Classical League for distinguished service 1. The district also reported results for the 2026 National Latin Exam, which included middle school participants 1. Student government leaders from across the district collaborated on leadership development sessions 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.ccsd.ws
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Horace Greeley High School

What grades does Horace Greeley High School serve?

Horace Greeley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Horace Greeley High School?

Horace Greeley High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,140 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Horace Greeley High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Horace Greeley High School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Horace Greeley High School rank in NY?

Horace Greeley High School ranks #17 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Horace Greeley High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Horace Greeley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Horace Greeley High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Horace Greeley High School has 99% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 99% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Horace Greeley High School a charter school?

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

Is Horace Greeley High School a Title I school?

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

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,140
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
109
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Westchester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
2.2%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 10514)
12,227
Area average commute
45 min
Area median age
41.6
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 10514; 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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