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2020 Best Public High Schools for Athletes in New YorkAbout this List

Explore the best public high schools sports programs serving your area. Ranking based on student and parent reviews of athletics, number of state championships, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school. Compare the best high school sports programs in your area. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. Victor Senior High School

    • Victor Central School District, NY
    • 9-12
    • 225 reviews
    #1 Best High Schools for Athletes in New York

    Senior: Victor is a fairly large school (350 per class) but you definitely do not feel it until high school and even then it is still personalized. There are many, many parents that are teachers or administration at the school so it's a small town feel. They put lots of money into the school with a brand new aquatic center, and another indoor sports center, which we definitely need with the terrible weather we have. The campus is just beautiful - it's like a small college campus!
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    • 31 Total Number of Sports
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  2. Massapequa High School

    • Massapequa Union Free School District, NY
    • 10-12
    • 319 reviews
    #2 Best High Schools for Athletes in New York

    Senior: The education I recieved at MHS was exceptional. I was able to take 4 different classes through universities, and purchase college credits at an unbelievable price! These classes helped me prep for college, and I graduated with over 25 college credits already! The school's well known mock trial program is exceptional, and very sucessful. I have had the opportunity to attend two weekend-long law seminars at Harvard University with the MHS Mock Trial team.
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    • 28 Total Number of Sports
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  3. Cornwall Central High School

    • Cornwall Central School District, NY
    • 9-12
    • 262 reviews
    #3 Best High Schools for Athletes in New York

    Senior: CCHS strives to equally meet the areas of academics, athletics, and art. There are many AP and honors classes offered with a variety of electives and options. There are some great teachers but most of them are average. Our athletics department is very strong and probably what stands out most about the school. Recently our football team won the state championship. While there is less focus on art the department has vastly improved over the past few years. There is a variety of interesting clubs to join as well.
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    • 26 Total Number of Sports
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  4. Monroe-Woodbury High School

    • Monroe-Woodbury Central School District, NY
    • 9-12
    • 374 reviews
    #4 Best High Schools for Athletes in New York

    Senior: At Monroe Woodbury there are many positives. The music program is fantastic and I have been able to participate in both choir and orchestra. There is a vast amount of AP classes available and many honors classes offer college credit. There are many electives to choose from in a number of different fields. For me the most helpful electives were the ones based around video production and editing. There are a number of brilliant teachers who know exactly what they're talking about when they teach it and are interested in what they discuss. This creates a better experience for the students. Amidst the positives, of course there are many areas that can be improved upon. One area is the bias in sports tryouts and application based clubs. Another area is the excessive censorship of the school's morning TV show. The show is run by students who take the tv class and administration often blocks skits and jokes that aren't directly about school which limits the creativity of these students.
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    • 28 Total Number of Sports
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  5. Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School

    • Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District, NY
    • 9-12
    • 115 reviews
    #5 Best High Schools for Athletes in New York

    Alum: The faculty really cared about the students. As a student-athlete, my coaches always told me to put academics first. I went on to play volleyball at Syracuse University on an academic scholarship for two years before I decided I wanted to delve more into my studies. Since I was talented enough to play on that level but not trapped by an athletic scholarship I was able to have that experience without feeling pressured to continue. The school itself has an amazing community surrounding it. Academic excellence is attainable and balanced with fun activites such as sporting events, musicals, and rehersals.
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    • 24 Total Number of Sports
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  6. Cicero-North Syracuse High School

    • North Syracuse Central School District, NY
    • 10-12
    • 467 reviews
    #6 Best High Schools for Athletes in New York

    Senior: I had some very good teachers that really made it a great experience to have taken their classes. I feel there were a lot of individual clicks. There are a lot of clubs you can get involved in. I myself am not involved in sports but there is a lot of opportunities if you are. I think academically, if you are a motivated student, there are many courses and programs you can take to very well prepare you for college. My counselor was very helpful to me. Overall, I had a good experience. My favorite year was my senior year because I was involved in an OCM BOCES New Visions Medical Program which I learned so much and also earned college credit towards my medical career that I am going to pursue. My best advice is to get involved in clubs, keep up your grades, keep to yourself and don't get involved in childish games, keep good attendance, and just enjoy yourself!
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    • 31 Total Number of Sports
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  9. Shenendehowa High School

    • Shenendehowa Central School District, NY
    • 9-12
    • 237 reviews
    #7 Best High Schools for Athletes in New York

    Senior: Even though many currently enrolled students may complain about Shenendehowa, many have no perspective on how good they have it here.

    The school offers excellent facilities, with two gymnasiums, two theaters, well-equipped labs, many computer labs, and a modern, recently renovated library.

    It's very hard to be at a loss for guidance at Shen. The staff is supportive and knowledgeable, willing to offer help for both academic and non-academic matters. The counselors deserve special recognition for having to see hundreds of students, yet still maintaining a supportive relationship with each one.
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    • 27 Total Number of Sports
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  10. Jamesville-Dewitt High School

    • Jamesville-Dewitt Central School District, NY
    • 9-12
    • 145 reviews
    #8 Best High Schools for Athletes in New York

    Senior: There is a strong sense of community at Jamesville DeWitt. Everyone is welcomed and treated as equals. The administration reaches out to students for feedback very often. Teachers are incredibly helpful, and students are widely successful. Sports teams are also very successful, and have won numerous state championships.
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    • 28 Total Number of Sports
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  11. Commack High School

    • Commack Union Free School District, NY
    • 9-12
    • 728 reviews
    #9 Best High Schools for Athletes in New York

    Senior: Overall Commack High School has given me countless amazing academic opportunities such as being part of honor societies or taking IB/college level classes. Along with outstanding academics, there are also tons of clubs and sports to join so that everyone can fit in somewhere! staff is super helpful and involved with students and parents. My only critique is that there are often problems with the bathrooms, such as flooding. But, it is always taken care of within 24 hours.
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    • 33 Total Number of Sports
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  12. Elmont Memorial High School

    • Sewanhaka Central High School District, NY
    • 7-12
    • 401 reviews
    #10 Best High Schools for Athletes in New York

    Senior: Walking through the doors and hallways of Elmont Memorial has allowed me to see and experience many things that have impacted me to be better. In my six years I’ve acquired great knowledge, friends, I’ve seen the sacrifice that teachers make in order to aid their students become better people and the connection between student and teacher is unshakable. The support that many peers offer to one another, the bonds that everyone hold towards one another, the different clubs and varieties of sports and extracurricular activities that Elmont Memorial has is what truly makes Elmont Memorial great.
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    • 24 Total Number of Sports
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  13. Windsor Central High School

    • Windsor Central School District, NY
    • 9-12
    • 101 reviews
    #12 Best High Schools for Athletes in New York

    Parent: My son and our family had an awesome experience at Windsor Central H.S. We selected this school and actually paid tuition for four years so Joshua could have the best possible education. From the rigorous AP courses to the amazing and varied music program to great educators and administrators overall it was a great experience. It is my belief that we should not take education for granted but to take it on purpose!
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    • 25 Total Number of Sports
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  14. Spencerport High School

    • Spencerport Central School District, NY
    • 9-12
    • 144 reviews
    #14 Best High Schools for Athletes in New York

    Senior: Spencerport High School is a great environment to be in. The teachers and staff are amazing and always make u feel welcome. There’s amazing counselors and principles at the school. Teachers doors are always open and they are willing to help with whatever you need. The athletic programs are great and successful. The athletic equipment and fields are always kept up to date and are really nice. It’s always clean at the school and if you ever have a problem with your locker they are willing to fix it right away! The parking for the students is some what close to the school enterance which is super convenient especially in the winter.
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    • 30 Total Number of Sports
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  15. Arlington High School

    • Arlington Central School District, NY
    • 9-12
    • 583 reviews
    #15 Best High Schools for Athletes in New York

    Alum: I enrolled in Arlington High School as a new resident of the United States. Assimilating into the US culture was a high priority of mine at the time. The diversity in this school was so poor, I began to lose my Ghanaian culture because there were not enough people like myself who attended the school. The ratio of Americans to African Americans was alarming. My senior year 2016-2017, tensions between African Americans and Americans rose and the police became involved. Apart from that, faculty are very attentive to the needs of students. The school spirit is very captivating and inclusive. Teachers are adamant on timing and punctuality. Counselors give time to every issue no matter how small or big. I would like faculty to treat all students of color with equal respect and for the diversity rate to increase.
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    • 26 Total Number of Sports
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  16. Bayport-Blue Point High School

    • Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District, NY
    • 9-12
    • 89 reviews
    #17 Best High Schools for Athletes in New York

    Senior: The teachers in the school are always willing to help you with any problems you are having. The school offers many excellent courses for many different interests. There are many clubs and talented sports teams you can be a part of and lots of involvement from the community, which creates a family-like atmosphere.
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    • 24 Total Number of Sports
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  17. West Genesee Senior High School

    • West Genesee Central School District, NY
    • 9-12
    • 128 reviews
    #18 Best High Schools for Athletes in New York

    Parent: Overall the school system is very good to excellent. Teachers and staff at West Genesee are friendly, helpful and passionate about the pupils. The school district offers a lot extra help if needed and has clubs for the students to be involved in if they want to be. It's clean, well maintained and pretty safe. The sports teams and coaches are very good and have a fairly successful season year to year. We've had a few bumps in the road with our transportation department in 2019 and also our administration department. Hopefully, all the issues have been resolved for our last year at the high school. I believe all schools have good years and bad!
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    • 28 Total Number of Sports
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  18. Bronxville High School

    • Bronxville Union Free School District, NY
    • 9-12
    • 73 reviews
    #20 Best High Schools for Athletes in New York

    Junior: I have been going to Bronxville for 12 years and although it is an extremely competitive environment, teachers are so helpful and it is all super manageable. The social life in Bronxville is super fun and seeing all the comments about drinking and drugs makes me sad because that is not necessarily true and honestly most high schools have more drinking and drugs than we do. Bronxville is so unique and it's such a great school! There's something there for everyone whether it is sports or the arts (which have become much more prominent in student life).
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    • 26 Total Number of Sports
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  19. Charles W. Baker High School

    • Baldwinsville Central School District, NY
    • 10-12
    • 189 reviews
    #21 Best High Schools for Athletes in New York

    Senior: Overall a good experience, a great place to be! The teachers( for the most part) are great and truly care about their students. The sports are awesome along with the clubs. The diversity is lacking, but that is just due to the surrounding area. The school could do more to make the environment safer and to also hear kids opinions. Sometimes it feels like administration only cares what adults think about the system which can be frustrating at times.
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    • 32 Total Number of Sports
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  22. East Meadow High School

    • East Meadow Union Free School District, NY
    • 9-12
    • 236 reviews
    #22 Best High Schools for Athletes in New York

    Senior: I love East Meadow High School! Most of the teachers are great and I really feel prepared for high school. Some improvements that the school needs are mainly superficial, like better heating/air conditioning, fixing leaky roofs, getting better classroom technology (the class laptops are pretty bad and the iPads are not much better).
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    • 26 Total Number of Sports
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  23. Honeoye Falls-Lima Senior High School

    • Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District, NY
    • 9-12
    • 129 reviews
    #23 Best High Schools for Athletes in New York

    Senior: Personally, I really enjoyed the safe and friendly environment at HF-L. The school has a very welcoming community feel. Since HF-L has so many after school activities, everyone has the opportunity to find somewhere they fit in and feel like they are a part of. The HF-L Freight Train really brings students together in supporting their sports teams and makes games fun for everyone. In my experience, the teachers have all been very open to students asking questions and staying after for any help. Overall, it is clear that the faculty at HF-L want their students to succeed and prepare them well for their futures.
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    • 26 Total Number of Sports
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  24. Pittsford-Mendon High School

    • Pittsford Central School District, NY
    • 9-12
    • 155 reviews
    #24 Best High Schools for Athletes in New York

    Sophomore: Pittsford Mendon High School is a unique educational and social institution. What makes Mendon awesome is that we are Viking STRONG. Our motto represents our values. The “S” stands for spirited. Whether it be sporting events, pep rallies or spirit days, we take pride seriously. Everyone does their best to get involved! The “T” means together. We work together to be accepting. We also collaborate on school and extracurricular activities. “R” means respect. We believe that everyone deserves respect because we are all humans. “O” means original. Everyone is encouraged to come up with ideas and try new approaches, but most importantly be themselves! Along with that the “N” stands for nurturing. We nurture classmates and support each other to ensure positive learning experiences. Lastly, “G” means genuine. At Mendon we put our hearts into everything. We persevere to have a genuine attitude. Mendon students are STRONG, and I believe it is a wonderful school.
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    • 30 Total Number of Sports
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  25. New Rochelle High School

    • New Rochelle City School District, NY
    • 9-12
    • 502 reviews
    #25 Best High Schools for Athletes in New York

    Senior: New Rochelle High School is a great school with so many great aspects. With a huge diversity in teachers, it’s hard to not find a teacher you can’t get close to. And with so many class options from food science to their newest neurology class. Help and support in the staff is amazing with resource available to you and tutoring after hours for students who struggle, it’s great!
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    • 29 Total Number of Sports
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  26. Wantagh Senior High School

    • Wantagh Union Free School District, NY
    • 9-12
    • 100 reviews
    #27 Best High Schools for Athletes in New York

    Senior: Wantagh Senior High School is an wonderful high school with very friendly people, a great staff, and has the best athletics in the county. This school is always equip for what you need on a daily basis. Wantagh football, baseball, hockey, soccer teams, etc. are always fun to watch and the student section is always loud and ready for the other team. School lunches aren’t that great but what public school has off the chart food? None is the answer! But our lunch ladies are still nice and helpful with getting what you want hot and fresh. We offer many clubs and activities to join from academic clubs to Christianity clubs to language clubs. Our school has many security guards that come to the games and are with us throughout the school time and even after hours making sure we are safe and being respectful. I wouldn’t trade my high school for anything my experience here has been one I will never forget.
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    • 29 Total Number of Sports
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  27. Rush-Henrietta Senior High School

    • Rush-Henrietta Central School District, NY
    • 9-12
    • 188 reviews
    #28 Best High Schools for Athletes in New York

    Senior: I adore how Rush-Henrietta Senior High School has an inclusive, diverse and flourishing community. Not only is the building itself very accomodating, but the staff that runs it is absolutely amazing. It would be difficult to pass down the hallway without receiving a pleasant greeting from one of them. Additionally, the school provides students with a wide variety of academic material to choose from, such as challenging courses like AP Chemistry or AP Government, to fun classes like Cinematic Literacy or Forensic Science. This coupled with the many extracurriculars the school has to offer (such as various sports teams, a wide-variety of clubs, etc.) allows students to thrive and grow as human beings.
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    • 29 Total Number of Sports
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  28. Westhill High School

    • Westhill Central School District, NY
    • 9-12
    • 104 reviews
    #29 Best High Schools for Athletes in New York

    Sophomore: Overall an amazing place to attend but social groups are extremely clique-y and when it comes to teachers, everything boils down to a hit or miss.
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    • 32 Total Number of Sports
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  29. Rye High School

    • Rye City School District, NY
    • 9-12
    • 70 reviews
    #30 Best High Schools for Athletes in New York

    Senior: I've had an enjoyable time at Rye although I lament it's lack of diversity and wish I'd been more exposed to different perspectives. Despite the lack of diversity, however, students at RHS are on the whole very open-minded and accepting of others. I've had a pleasant experience as an openly out LGBT person without being the victim of or witnessing bullying of any sort.

    Most of my teachers have been well-qualified and good at their jobs. A small few have been sub-par or just awful at teaching. The science department in particular I feel is lacking in strong teachers. Rye does have a strong and well-resourced art department for a public school, and breeds many creative students by offering an array of opportunities and encouraging artistic accomplishment. The school does a good job of preparing students for the rigor of college, yet the atmosphere is quite competitive and can be challenging to deal with at times, especially for the majority of students with such busy schedules.
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    • 21 Total Number of Sports
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    Berkeley Carroll School

    • Private School
    • Brooklyn, NY
    • PK, K-12
    • 65 reviews

    Parent: I have two children at Berkeley Carroll; my older child started in kindergarten and my younger child started in pre-k4. They are currently in 4th and 1st grades and they are truly engaged, delighted learners. The family and parent community at Berkeley Carroll is warm and welcoming and what has drawn us to the school from the start. Our children have formed strong friendships and we have formed lasting bonds with families. All of the teachers thus far have provided excellent academic and social-emotional support and really have gotten to know each child as an individual. The entire staff, from teachers to administrators, has been able to address any concerns we've had with care and helpful insight. Both of our kids are happy, thriving and excited about school, which is the best possible feedback we could get!
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    • 968 Students
    • 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    • New York, NY
    • K-12
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    • 193 Students
    • 3:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    CATS Academy Boston

    • Private School
    • Braintree, MA
    • 9-12
    • 11 reviews

    Alum: Diversity is the best thing about it. Students who attend CATS are intersting and ambitious young people. I had an amazing time making friends. Some of the teachers are truly great, they are ready to go above and beyond to help students achieve their goals. On the other hand, there are some teachers who are really unkind and unhelpful. The principle and the student affairs departnment, as well as most of other saff including dorm parents is horrific. They are people who are having personal issues and are not healthy for school environment. Of course, there are exceptions. I personaly had a great dorm parent, and I wish other students can get the same experience.
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    • 420 Students
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