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#1412 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 30% in state

North Rockland High School

High School · Haverstraw-stony Point CSD (north Rockland) · Thiells, NY

A Haverstraw-stony Point CSD (north Rockland) high school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 495, Thiells, NY 10984

  • Math 86% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2021)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency86% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+26.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
College Readiness5.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation12.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$30,583
Chronic Absenteeism13.2%

Students at North Rockland High School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency86%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 77% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
96%
ELA
100%
2015
Math
94%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
93%
ELA
97%
2017
Math
89%
ELA
97%
2018
Math
91%
ELA
97%
2019
Math
91%
ELA
97%
2020*
Math
86%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
86%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 91% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

55.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where North Rockland 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$109,583

Median home value

$541,700

Median rent

$1,726/mo

College educated

37.9%

Homeownership

91.4%

Poverty rate

2.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10984; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
12.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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
Ateres Bais Yaakov Academy of RocklandPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–123.9 mi213Compare →
Rockland County Sheriffs DepartmentEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated114.8 mi2Compare →
Clarkstown North Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.09–125.0 mi1,217Compare →
Hendrick Hudson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.69–125.0 mi729Compare →

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.

Haverstraw-stony Point CSD (north Rockland)

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#1 of 8
District spending per student
$30,583NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Rockland High School is listed in HAVERSTRAW-STONY POINT CSD (NORTH ROCKLAND); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Rockland High School

North Rockland High School is a public high school in Thiells, NY, part of Haverstraw-stony Point CSD (north Rockland), serving approximately 2,683 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,412 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

What's said publicly about North Rockland High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

North Rockland High School (NRHS) is a public, co-educational institution located in Thiells, New York 2. It serves students in grades 9 through 12 from the northern section of Rockland County 2. The school is the only high school within the North Rockland Central School District 2. The building has a distinct history, having previously served as an education center for the nearby Letchworth Village mental institution 2. It transitioned to a public high school in the 1970s, a change that followed the expansion of the Willowbrook State School in Staten Island 2. Recent activities include "Raider Ready Day," during which sophomores visited 22 local colleges to explore post-secondary options 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.nrcsd.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Rockland High School

What grades does North Rockland High School serve?

North Rockland High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend North Rockland High School?

North Rockland High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,683 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Rockland High School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Rockland High School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Rockland High School rank in NY?

North Rockland High School ranks #1,412 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is North Rockland High School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Rockland High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 North Rockland High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Rockland High School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is North Rockland High School a charter school?

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

Is North Rockland High School a Title I school?

No, North Rockland High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Rockland High School?

55.6% of students at North Rockland 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
2,683
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
176
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Rockland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.2%
Phone
(845) 942-3300
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 10984)
2,760
Area average commute
30.5 min
Area median age
36.9

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗
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 10984; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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Data sources
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD)SY 2023–24NY EDFACTSSY 2020–21NCES EdFactsMixed source periodsU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimatesACS 2019–2023 5-year estimatesCRDC via Urban InstituteSY 2021–22School websiteSynced Apr 2026WikipediaSynced Apr 2026MySchoolScout RankingsFull details →

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