Manhasset Secondary School, also referred to as Manhasset Junior/Senior High School or simply Manhasset High School, is a six-year comprehensive public middle and high school in Manhasset, New York, on the North Shore of Long Island.
Serving 1,010 students in grades 9-12, Manhasset Secondary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (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 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,010 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Manhasset Secondary 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
Manhasset Secondary School's student population of 1,010 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,010 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Year Founded
1920
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Rankings
Manhasset Secondary 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 Manhasset Secondary School is 0.57, 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
#17 out of 4346 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
29%
10%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
59%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manhasset Secondary School's ranking?
Manhasset Secondary School is ranked #17 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Manhasset Secondary School often compared to?
Manhasset Secondary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paul D Schreiber Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Manhasset Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Manhasset Secondary School is 98%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Manhasset Secondary School?
1,010 students attend Manhasset Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Manhasset Secondary School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manhasset Secondary School?
Manhasset Secondary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Manhasset Secondary School offer ?
Manhasset Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Manhasset Secondary School part of?
Manhasset Secondary School is part of Manhasset Union Free School District.
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