Garden City High School
- Public
- GARDEN CITY, NY
Public School
Garden City High School
- grade AOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- GARDEN CITY, NY
- Rating 3.98 out of 5 132 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Administrationgrade B+
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B+
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
82%
Percent Proficient - Math
99%
Average Graduation Rate
99%
Average SAT
1330
296 responses
Average ACT
30
164 responses
AP Enrollment
46%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade B minus
Median Household Income
$185,188
National
$69,021Median Rent
$3,366
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$881,200
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
83%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 12 responsesPoll
67%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 12 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade B minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,143
Free or Reduced Lunch
5%
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 17 responses35%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 17 responses94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 17 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$121,028
Teachers in First/Second Year
9.6%
91%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 22 responses91%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 22 responses91%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 22 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$27,116 / year
National
$12,23991%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 23 responses61%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 23 responses87%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 23 responsesSimilar Schools
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Garden City High School Reviews
Rating 3.98 out of 5 132 reviews
Garden City High School is one of the best high schools on long island for a reason. They offer a diversified array of course selections and almost all AP classes. Grades are very competitive, making you more inclined to do better. The range of extracurriculars is great to with sports, clubs, theatre, and other activities.
I've been out of high school for about three and a half years, now, and while I don't miss GCHS, I do look back on my time there fondly. I had extremely supportive relationships with my teachers, and when I started the college application process, my guidance counselor was very proactive in providing me with resources.
I was consistently academically challenged while at GCHS, and I feel that the workload prepared me well for my workload at a highly-ranked private university. I'm particularly grateful for the opportunities to take AP courses in high school, as it allowed me to enter college with more than a semester's worth of credits.
My only dissatisfaction with GCHS was the general lack of opportunities for arts students. The music department and visual art department are both very small, and theatre is all but nonexistent beyond the annual drama and musical. A lot of financial support is given to sports, instead.
I was consistently academically challenged while at GCHS, and I feel that the workload prepared me well for my workload at a highly-ranked private university. I'm particularly grateful for the opportunities to take AP courses in high school, as it allowed me to enter college with more than a semester's worth of credits.
My only dissatisfaction with GCHS was the general lack of opportunities for arts students. The music department and visual art department are both very small, and theatre is all but nonexistent beyond the annual drama and musical. A lot of financial support is given to sports, instead.
Garden City provides a balance of rigorous curriculum while encouraging students to participate in extra curricular activities. They offer a broad variety of extracurricular activities/clubs so that all students can find something they can participate in to meet people with similar interests. Their teachers are dedicated to the students and guiding them through the courses they teach. They provide many unique elective courses which allows students to explore new topics. I like the support provided by the guidance department as they involve parents each year with course selection/program requirements. This ensures that students are on the right path toward meeting the necessary graduation requirements. This also strengthens the home/school connection at this higher level of education. They are currently revising safety procedures and making necessary adjustments to ensure an environment that is safe for all students throughout the day which is extremely important.