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230 Poppy Ave
Franklin Square, NY 11010
Rating
:
9/
10
Top 20%
Tel: (516) 539-9400
Serving 1,599 students in grades 7-12,H Frank Carey High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,599 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1% in NY)Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%Math Proficiency
: 75% (Top 30%)Reading Proficiency
: 84% (Top 20%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H Frank Carey High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
School Overview
H Frank Carey High School's student population of 1,599 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 115 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
H Frank Carey High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H Frank Carey High 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.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (NY)
Overall Testing Rank
#749 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
21%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
61%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.57
0.72
Graduation Rate
≥99%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sewanhaka Central High School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H Frank Carey High School's ranking?
H Frank Carey High School is ranked #749 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of H Frank Carey High School?
The graduation rate of H Frank Carey High School is 99%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend H Frank Carey High School?
1,599 students attend H Frank Carey High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of H Frank Carey High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H Frank Carey High School?
H Frank Carey High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does H Frank Carey High School offer ?
H Frank Carey High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is H Frank Carey High School part of?
H Frank Carey High School is part of Sewanhaka Central High School District.
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to H Frank Carey High School is Sewanhaka High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Washington Street School (0.1 miles away)
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School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Washington Street School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Grades: PK-6 | 804 students 0.1 miles 760 Washington St
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 505-6995
0.1
PK-6
804
John Street School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Grades: PK-6 | 486 students 0.6 miles 560 Nassau Blvd
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 505-6955
0.6
PK-6
486
George Washington School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: 3-6 | 336 students 1 miles 347 William St
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3130
1
3-6
336
Covert Avenue School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Grades: PK-6 | 632 students 1.1 miles 144 Covert Ave
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5560
1.1
PK-6
632
Homestead School
Grades: K-1 | 235 students 1.1 miles 2 Homestead Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-1700
1.1
K-1
235
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Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,599 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1%)Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%Math Proficiency
: 75% (Top 30%)Reading Proficiency
: 84% (Top 20%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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