Excellent
#391 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 8% in state
Huntington High School
High School · Huntington Union Free School District · Huntington, NY
A Huntington Union Free School District high school where students score 43 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 1500, Huntington, NY 11743
- Math 91% proficient (2021)
- Reading 92% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Huntington High School score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 92% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 93% (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
59.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Huntington 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$173,014
Median home value
$748,200
Median rent
$2,397/mo
College educated
63.7%
Homeownership
88.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11743; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Spring Harbor High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 7–12 | 1.8 mi | 735 | Compare → |
| Daytop Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Walt Whitman High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,981 | Compare → |
| Long Island School for the GiftedPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–9 | 3.0 mi | 140 | 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.
Huntington Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $34,631NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Huntington High School is listed in HUNTINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Huntington High School
Huntington High School is a public high school in Huntington, NY, part of Huntington Union Free School District, serving approximately 1,422 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #391 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Huntington High School
What grades does Huntington High School serve?
Huntington High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Huntington High School?
Huntington High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,422 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huntington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Huntington High School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Huntington High School rank in NY?
Huntington High School ranks #391 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Huntington High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Huntington High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Huntington High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Huntington High School has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Huntington High School a charter school?
No, Huntington High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Huntington High School a Title I school?
No, Huntington High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Huntington High School?
59.3% of students at Huntington 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
- 1,422
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 120
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.6%
- Phone
- (631) 673-2003
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 11743)
- 42,423
- Area average commute
- 37.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 11743; 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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