GREAT NECK NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
GREAT NECK NORTH HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the GREAT NECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in GREAT NECK, NY with about 1,134 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 101 teachers, GREAT NECK NORTH 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.
GREAT NECK NORTH HIGH SCHOOL, located in the prestigious Great Neck School District on Long Island, is widely recognized as one of the top-performing public secondary schools in New York State. The school is known for its rigorous academic curriculum, offering an extensive range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college-level electives, and a robust research program. Its faculty is highly regarded for fostering a challenging intellectual environment that consistently prepares students for admission to the nation's most competitive universities.
Beyond academics, Great Neck North places a significant emphasis on the arts, extracurricular involvement, and character development. The school boasts a diverse student body and a wide array of clubs, championship athletic teams, and award-winning performing arts programs. With a mission rooted in inclusivity and global citizenship, the school provides a comprehensive educational experience designed to nurture both the academic potential and personal growth of every student within a supportive community atmosphere.
For more information, contact GREAT NECK NORTH HIGH SCHOOL at (516) 441-4700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GREAT NECK, NY 11023-1044
(516) 441-4700
http://www.greatneck.k12.ny.us
GREAT NECK NORTH HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in GREAT NECK, NY with about 1,134 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- GREAT NECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 1,134
- Teachers:
- 101.17
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 1,134 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GREAT NECK NORTH HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 73.3%
- Asian
- 16.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
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.