Tappan Zee High School is a public high school located in Orangeburg, New York in Rockland County. The school serves students in grades 9–12, and is part of the South Orangetown Central School District. The school derives its name from the nearby Tappan Zee section of the Hudson River.
Serving 895 students in grades 9-12, Tappan Zee High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 98% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 895 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 98% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 98% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tappan Zee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tappan Zee High School's student population of 895 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
895 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
White, Red
School Rankings
Tappan Zee High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tappan Zee High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#184 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
23%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
62%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: "zee"
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tappan Zee High School's ranking?
Tappan Zee High School is ranked #184 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Tappan Zee High School often compared to?
Tappan Zee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Orangetown Middle School, Cottage Lane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
98% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tappan Zee High School?
The graduation rate of Tappan Zee High School is 98%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Tappan Zee High School?
895 students attend Tappan Zee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Tappan Zee High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tappan Zee High School?
Tappan Zee High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tappan Zee High School offer ?
Tappan Zee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tappan Zee High School part of?
Tappan Zee High School is part of South Orangetown Central School District.
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