Herricks High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school with 1450 students accredited by the New York State Board of Regents and the Middle States Association. The school is located in Searingtown, New York, 20 miles east of Manhattan.
Serving 1,502 students in grades 9-12, Herricks High School ranks in the top 10% 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 77% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,502 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 96% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Herricks 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
Herricks High School's student population of 1,502 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 121 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,502 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
Year Founded
1958
Colors
Royal blue, Silver
School Mascot
Highlander
School Rankings
Herricks High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herricks High School is 0.43, 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
#334 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
73%
10%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
20%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
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: Highlander
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Herricks High School's ranking?
Herricks High School is ranked #334 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Herricks High School often compared to?
Herricks High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Meadow High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Herricks High School?
The graduation rate of Herricks High School is 98%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Herricks High School?
1,502 students attend Herricks High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Herricks High School students are Asian, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herricks High School?
Herricks High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Herricks High School offer ?
Herricks High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Herricks High School part of?
Herricks High School is part of Herricks Union Free School District.
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