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#46 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 1% in state

Roslyn High School

High School · Roslyn Union Free School District · Roslyn Heights, NY

A Roslyn Union Free School District high school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.

475 ROUND HILL RD, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577

  • Math 97% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2021)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency97% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency92% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+28.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation54%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
District spending per student$33,181
Chronic Absenteeism18.4%

Students at Roslyn High School score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency97%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 92% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
75%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
97%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
100%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2016
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2017
Math
95%
ELA
100%
2018
Math
96%
ELA
100%
2019
Math
96%
ELA
100%
2020*
Math
97%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
97%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 94% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 97% (multi-year average, 2010-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 25 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

15.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Roslyn 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 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$183,233

Median home value

$945,000

Median rent

$2,037/mo

College educated

67.7%

Homeownership

92.8%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11577; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
54% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
13 boys'·11 girls'·38 teams (incl. JV)·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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Roslyn Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3K–100.4 mi331Compare →
Searingtown SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0K–121.6 mi574Compare →
Herricks High SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.19–122.3 mi1,502Compare →
Schechter School of Long IslandPrivate · tuition7.5privateK–122.4 mi260Compare →

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.

Roslyn Union Free School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$33,181NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Roslyn High School is listed in ROSLYN UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Roslyn High School

Roslyn High School is a public high school in Roslyn Heights, NY, part of Roslyn Union Free School District, serving approximately 1,066 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #46 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Roslyn High School

What grades does Roslyn High School serve?

Roslyn High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Roslyn High School?

Roslyn High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,066 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Roslyn High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Roslyn High School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Roslyn High School rank in NY?

Roslyn High School ranks #46 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Roslyn High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Roslyn High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Roslyn High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Roslyn High School has 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021).

Is Roslyn High School a charter school?

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

Is Roslyn High School a Title I school?

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

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

15.9% of students at Roslyn 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
1,066
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
98
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Nassau County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.4%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 11577)
12,771
Area average commute
38.4 min
Area median age
44.2
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 11577; 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, multi-year average, 2010-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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