For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 742 students in Glen Head, NY. The top ranked public high school in Glen Head, NY is North Shore Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glen Head, NY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 95% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Glen Head have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public high schools.
Glen Head, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Shore Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Glen Head, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Shore Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
450 Glen Cove Ave
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7001
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7001
Gr: 9-12 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Glen Head, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Glen Head, NY include North Shore Senior High School. Glen Head has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New York.
How many public high schools are located in Glen Head?
1 public high schools are located in Glen Head.
What is the racial composition of students in Glen Head?
Glen Head public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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