Carle Place Middle/High School is a six-year comprehensive public high school located in the hamlet of Carle Place in the Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County, New York. As of the 2016–17 school year, the school had an enrollment of 652 students and 71.05 classroom teachers, for a student–teacher ratio of 9.18:1.
Serving 617 students in grades 7-12, Carle Place Middle Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carle Place Middle Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Carle Place Middle Senior High School's student population of 617 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
617 students
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Year Founded
1955
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carle Place Middle Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carle Place Middle Senior High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#989 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
25%
31%
Black
3%
15%
White
61%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Frogs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carle Place Middle Senior High School's ranking?
Carle Place Middle Senior High School is ranked #989 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Carle Place Middle Senior High School often compared to?
Carle Place Middle Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wheatley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carle Place Middle Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Carle Place Middle Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Carle Place Middle Senior High School?
617 students attend Carle Place Middle Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Carle Place Middle Senior High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carle Place Middle Senior High School?
Carle Place Middle Senior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Carle Place Middle Senior High School offer ?
Carle Place Middle Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carle Place Middle Senior High School part of?
Carle Place Middle Senior High School is part of Carle Place Union Free School District.
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