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2024 Best Public High Schools in New York

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  1. #2 Best Public High Schools in New York.

    Bronx High School of Science

    New York City Geographic District No. 10, NY,

    9-12,

    1062 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Excellent academics, almost every AP possible offered, lots of students taking post AP classes. Large school (~2800 kids), but brilliant student body with a wide range of interests and passions. This...Teachers and administrators are top notch and dedicated. Perfect? Of course not, as it is after all a public school, but the Alumni foundation and the Parent Association are extremely active and generous both with time and resources to make up for what the...Go Wolverines!.

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 2,985,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

  2. #3 Best Public High Schools in New York.

    Townsend Harris High School

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    New York City Geographic District No. 25, NY,

    9-12,

    696 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says I'm a sophomore at Townsend Harris, and my experience has been great! I really like that every year there are some school "holidays" that are special to our school only! The school was quite....

    Read 696 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,347,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

  3. #4 Best Public High Schools in New York.

    Stuyvesant High School

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    New York City Geographic District No. 2, NY,

    9-12,

    1161 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says Stuyvesant is a school that expects students to work their hardest. That being said, there is a lot of independency: if you need help, you are expected to reach out to the teachers or seek out help....

    Read 1161 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 3,304,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

  4. #6 Best Public High Schools in New York.

    High School of American Studies at Lehman College

    New York City Geographic District No. 10, NY,

    9-12,

    144 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says I began my time at High School of American Studies at Lehman College without any solid connections to the school. Besides one of my elementary school friends having attended the school, I knew no one....

    Read 144 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 408,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

  5. #8 Best Public High Schools in New York.

    Bard High School Early College Queens

    New York City Geographic District No. 24, NY,

    9-12,

    393 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Very rigorous program with lots of support services. The school is a partnership between Bard College and the NYC Department of Education so students receive additional supports not typically....

    Read 393 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 675,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

  6. #9 Best Public High Schools in New York.

    High School Math Science & Engineering at The City College of New York (CCNY)

    New York City Geographic District No. 5, NY,

    9-12,

    203 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Freshman says Starting college as a freshman has been an exciting and challenging transition for me. The newfound independence and responsibility are both liberating and slightly overwhelming. I've enjoyed the...One of the aspects I love about college is the opportunity to explore a wide range of subjects. It's fascinating to delve into courses that genuinely interest me, and I appreciate the passionate....

    Read 203 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 524,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

  7. #12 Best Public High Schools in New York.

    Syosset Senior High School

    Syosset Central School District, NY,

    9-12,

    377 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says Syosset High School has some of the best staff in any school district. They provide us with excellent resources to enhance our learning and everyone there is always very kind and friendly! They have....

    Read 377 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 2,237,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

  8. #13 Best Public High Schools in New York.

    Bard High School Early College

    New York City Geographic District No. 1, NY,

    9-12,

    305 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says The close-knit community allows for meaningful relationships between students and teachers, creating a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere. The emphasis on critical thinking and analytical skills....

    Read 305 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 614,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

  9. #16 Best Public High Schools in New York.

    Half Hollow Hills High School East

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    Half Hollow Hills Central School District, NY,

    9-12,

    478 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says A good school is a way to success, always building the leaders of tomorrow. It provides a safe and friendly environment. The hard work and dedications of the teachers work towards building a....

    Read 478 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,547,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

  10. #17 Best Public High Schools in New York.

    George W. Hewlett High School

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    Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District, NY,

    9-12,

    214 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says George W. Hewlett High School has undoubtedly been an adventurous, rigorous, enjoyable, and resourceful school throughout my 4 years attended. Through the myriad selection of challenging AP and....

    Read 214 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 991,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

  11. #20 Best Public High Schools in New York.

    Eleanor Roosevelt High School

    New York City Geographic District No. 2, NY,

    9-12,

    165 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says ELRO is a small school allows easier community building and working together for similar goals (different classes, respect for others…). I enjoy weekly advisories that go over the topic of the month....

    Read 165 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 537,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

  12. #21 Best Public High Schools in New York.

    New Explorations into Science, Technology & Math School

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    New York City Geographic District No. 1, NY,

    K-12,

    227 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says NEST+M is a warm and nurturing community. The student body is kind. The faculty is great and encourages and empowers students. Students' mental health and well-being are foremost at NEST. Teachers and staff work hard to address the pressure students experience at a school of NEST's caliber, particularly during the college...Although NEST+M is known as an excellent stem school, the humanities are outstanding and should get their due!The administration is on top of things and responsive. However, like most city public schools, it can be inflexible and bureaucratic at times.The downsides are the limited athletics and art options. It is also crowded during passing time. All in all, NEST+M has exceeded my expectations..

    Read 227 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,639,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

  13. #22 Best Public High Schools in New York.

    Manhasset Secondary School

    Manhasset Union Free School District, NY,

    9-12,

    74 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Manhasset is quite a wealthy area, and its affluence is clear in our abundant resources. We have a very strong sports presence, seen in the large portion of the budget goes there. Our academia is....

    Read 74 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 979,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

  14. #23 Best Public High Schools in New York.

    Brooklyn Latin School

    New York City Geographic District No. 14, NY,

    9-12,

    293 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says The Brooklyn Latin school is quite small, but this makes for a close-knit community. It is the the friendly atmosphere that I love the most. I see most of the same people in my classes and this has....

    Read 293 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 844,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

  15. #25 Best Public High Schools in New York.

    Great Neck North High School

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    Great Neck Public Schools, NY,

    9-12,

    134 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says During my high school years, I had the privilege of experiencing a truly remarkable journey filled with countless enriching moments. One of the most pivotal factors contributing to my exceptional....

    Read 134 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,195,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

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