Garden City High School is the public high school in the Incorporated Village of Garden City in the Town of Hempstead, New York, United States. In 2016 Garden City High School was ranked the #121 school in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Serving 1,096 students in grades 9-12, Garden City High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,096 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 97% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garden City 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
Garden City High School's student population of 1,096 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,096 students
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Year Founded
1925
Colors
Grey, Maroon
School Motto
Inspiring Minds, Empowering Achievement, Building Community
School Rankings
Garden City High School ranks within the top 1% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garden City High School is 0.36, 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
#26 out of 4346 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
6%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
79%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garden City High School's ranking?
Garden City High School is ranked #26 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garden City High School?
The graduation rate of Garden City High School is 98%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Garden City High School?
1,096 students attend Garden City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Garden City High School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garden City High School?
Garden City High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Garden City High School offer ?
Garden City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Garden City High School part of?
Garden City High School is part of Garden City Union Free School District.
School Reviews
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