GARDEN CITY HIGH SCHOOL
GARDEN CITY HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the GARDEN CITY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in GARDEN CITY, NY with about 1,165 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 99 teachers, GARDEN CITY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
GARDEN CITY HIGH SCHOOL, located at 170 Rockaway Avenue in Garden City, New York, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Garden City Union Free School District, the school is well-known for its strong academic reputation, consistently ranking among the top institutions in Nassau County and New York State. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, rigorous college-preparatory programs, and a strong emphasis on fostering critical thinking and intellectual growth.
Beyond its academic focus, GARDEN CITY HIGH SCHOOL is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular offerings, including an extensive selection of varsity sports, competitive performing arts programs, and diverse student-led clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive community culture that encourages student involvement, leadership, and civic responsibility. With a commitment to preparing students for higher education and beyond, the school leverages its resources and professional faculty to provide a well-rounded educational experience in a suburban setting. For further information, you can visit their official website at [www.gardencity.k12.ny.us](http://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us).
For more information, contact GARDEN CITY HIGH SCHOOL at (516) 478-2000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GARDEN CITY, NY 11530-0216
(516) 478-2000
http://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us
GARDEN CITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GARDEN CITY, NY with about 1,165 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- GARDEN CITY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 1,165
- Teachers:
- 99.71
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,165 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GARDEN CITY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 87.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.6%
- Asian
- 5.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 52.9%
- Male
- 47.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.