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#2243 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 47% in state
Mineola High School
High School · Mineola Union Free School District · Garden City Park, NY
A Mineola Union Free School District high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10 ARMSTRONG RD, Garden City Park, NY 11040
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mineola High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 40 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mineola High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$153,511
Median home value
$795,300
Median rent
$2,388/mo
College educated
56.1%
Homeownership
88.8%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,076 | Compare → |
| New Hyde Park Memorial High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 7–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,738 | Compare → |
| Schechter School of Long IslandPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 260 | 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.
Mineola Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $33,143NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mineola High School is listed in MINEOLA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mineola High School
Mineola High School is a public high school in Garden City Park, NY, part of Mineola Union Free School District, serving approximately 1,092 students in grades 8th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,243 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Mineola High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mineola High School
What grades does Mineola High School serve?
Mineola High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Mineola High School?
Mineola High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,092 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mineola High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mineola High School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mineola High School rank in NY?
Mineola High School ranks #2,243 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Mineola High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mineola High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Mineola High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mineola High School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mineola High School a charter school?
No, Mineola High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mineola High School a Title I school?
No, Mineola High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mineola High School?
32.5% of students at Mineola 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 99
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (516) 237-2600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 11040)
- 42,344
- Area average commute
- 37.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 11040; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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