Deer Park High School is a public high school in the town of Deer Park in suburban Long Island, New York. It is the only high school in the Deer Park School Union Free School District and serves students in grades 9–12.
Serving 1,312 students in grades 9-12, Deer Park High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,312 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 88% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Deer Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Deer Park High School's student population of 1,312 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 115 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
White, Maroon
School Calendar
Deer Park High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Park High School is 0.76, which is more 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
#784 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
28%
30%
Black
21%
15%
White
32%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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What is Deer Park High School's ranking?
Deer Park High School is ranked #784 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deer Park High School?
The graduation rate of Deer Park High School is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Deer Park High School?
1,312 students attend Deer Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Deer Park High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deer Park High School?
Deer Park High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Deer Park High School offer ?
Deer Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Deer Park High School part of?
Deer Park High School is part of Deer Park Union Free School District.
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