Huntington High School is a public high school in Huntington, New York, United States. It is part of the Huntington Union Free School District.
Serving 1,422 students in grades 9-12, Huntington High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower 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 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Huntington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Huntington High School's student population of 1,422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 121 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
Year Founded
1958
Colors
Blue, White
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 20, 2026
School Motto
A Tradition of Excellence since 1657
School Rankings
Huntington High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Huntington High School is 0.54, 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
#1496 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
61%
30%
Black
6%
16%
White
30%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Devil
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Huntington High School's ranking?
Huntington High School is ranked #1496 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Huntington High School often compared to?
Huntington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walt Whitman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% 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 Huntington High School?
The graduation rate of Huntington High School is 92%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Huntington High School?
1,422 students attend Huntington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Huntington High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Huntington High School?
Huntington High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Huntington High School offer ?
Huntington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Huntington High School part of?
Huntington High School is part of Huntington Union Free School District.
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