Excellent
#193 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 4% in state
Northport Senior High School
High School · Northport-east Northport Union Free School District · Northport, NY
A Northport-east Northport Union Free School District high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
154 LAUREL HILL RD, Northport, NY 11768
- Math 97% proficient (2021)
- Reading 62% proficient (2021)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northport Senior High School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2018, to 80% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 96% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 92% (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
15.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northport Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat 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
$163,435
Median home value
$779,700
Median rent
$2,222/mo
College educated
62.4%
Homeownership
92%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11768; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harborfields High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 928 | Compare → |
| Elwood/john Glenn High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 676 | Compare → |
| Commack High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 1,815 | Compare → |
| Huntington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 1,422 | 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.
Northport-east Northport Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $36,706NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northport Senior High School is listed in NORTHPORT-EAST NORTHPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northport Senior High School
Northport Senior High School is a public high school in Northport, NY, part of Northport-east Northport Union Free School District, serving approximately 1,537 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #193 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 96% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northport Senior High School
What grades does Northport Senior High School serve?
Northport Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Northport Senior High School?
Northport Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,537 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northport Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northport Senior 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 Northport Senior High School rank in NY?
Northport Senior High School ranks #193 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Northport Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northport Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Northport Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northport Senior High School has 96% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Northport Senior High School a charter school?
No, Northport Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northport Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Northport Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northport Senior High School?
15.1% of students at Northport Senior 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
- 1,537
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 147
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (631) 262-6652
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 11768)
- 21,908
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 50
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 11768; 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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