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  1. Regis High School

    • Private School
    • New York, NY
    • 9-12
    • 98
    1 Best High Schools for STEM in New York

    Senior: I've absolutely loved the past four years of my time at Regis. People often ask me what exactly makes it such a special place. Most could take a glance at its commitment to universal full-scholarships, high student SAT scores, an impressive college admissions profile, or location matched only by some of New York City's most elite private schools and walk away impressed. However, the more I've thought it over, the more I've come to believe that it is the people that make Regis the exceptional institution it is today. Everyone from my enthusiastic, exceptional teachers to the actively engaged and intellectually curious classmates I get to surround myself with every day has made my high school experience remarkably conducive to my spiritual development in the Jesuit tradition and to pushing my academic achievements to their limits in a way that I couldn't briefly describe. I'm eternally grateful for how dramatically the Regis community has changed my life in such a short period of time.
    Read 98 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 529 Students
    • 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  2. Stuyvesant High School

    • New York City Geographic District No. 2, NY
    • 9-12
    • 872
    2 Best High Schools for STEM in New York

    Senior: The diversity in its student body. I feel that ever since I've stepped into the doors of Stuyvesant High School that I've changed so much as a person. It's an environment filled with so many amazing people, both students and teachers that I've considered my second family. It's been a phenomenal four years for me here, and I honestly cannot imagine my life anywhere else. As a freshman, I practically knew no one as the five other classmates that came to this school with me, I rarely shared any classes with them. But I met this person in my Freshman Composition class, and she introduced me to her group of friends in the lunchroom, and the rest of it is history as I've made so many more friends, met so many wonderful people. I wouldn't replace this life with anything ever. Sure, there were some downs in my experience, but a lot of it was positive, both academically and socially!
    Read 872 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 3,328 Students
    • 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  3. Horace Mann School

    • Private School
    • Bronx, NY
    • K-12
    • 107
    3 Best High Schools for STEM in New York

    Senior: Going to Horace Mann challenged me both mentally and emotionally. I had never experienced a curriculum as stimulating prior to me going to Horace Mann. Their facilities, resources and academic opportunities have allowed me to be both socially and politically conscious of the environment around me. The students that you meet strive for nothing less than perfection. But I will admit that this yearning for perfection can be emotionally and mentally taxing on students. It can be hard to be in a school where almost everyone is a perfectionist and where the school grooms you for college from the very beginning. It can be overwhelming and tiring to have such expectations placed on you. But without the pressure put on by teachers and administration, I would not be as ready for college as I am now. Horace Mann guided me every step of the way through the college process and helped tremendously with anything I needed financially. The challenge is worth it, and so is attending Horace Mann.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,694 Students
    • 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  5. Staten Island Technical High School

    • New York City Geographic District No. 31, NY
    • 9-12
    • 568
    4 Best High Schools for STEM in New York

    Junior: Staten Island Tech prepares students very well for college, and also makes sure to update students about opportunities (scholarships, contests, internships, etc.) frequently. SIT is also a fairly competitive school, though like all schools, there are high and low achievers. All the teachers are nice and genuinely want to help the students; they make you feel comfortable. The workload isn’t heavy if you have good time management, and more often than not, I find myself with a fair amount of time for myself. School facilities like the library are useful, and the guidance counselors are all friendly and open.
    I rated SIT four and not five stars because of the lack of languages taught here. The only available language is Russian, which is disappointing for many students. In comparison to other schools where various languages are offered, SIT is extremely limited; the only compensation they have is taking an online course for a different language during senior year.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,278 Students
    • 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  6. Rye Country Day School

    • Private School
    • Rye, NY
    • PK, K-12
    • 82
    5 Best High Schools for STEM in New York

    Senior: My school embodies a safe network of officials, teachers, and student body that enables a comfortable learning environment. I was very fortunate to have universal access to the resources, opportunities, and networks that my school has to offer and for any student, it really is just a means of showing interest and working for something in order to get an awesome opportunity. Of course, qualities such as the rigor of the curriculum, the effectiveness of the teachers, the pace of the environment, and the energy of the students in the classroom really establish a sense of preparedness for college and university. I would characterize the community at rye country day involved by hosting many spirit events, inviting art performers once a year, being active in involving neighboring towns with support services.I have formed close relationships with some teachers that goes beyond academic means and have supported me mentally and emotionally.
    Read 82 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 894 Students
    • 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  7. Trinity School

    • Private School
    • New York, NY
    • K-12
    • 47
    6 Best High Schools for STEM in New York

    Parent: Trinity has been an amazing experience for my daughter. She came in 9th grade from an all girls school (Brearley) and my daughter had the fortune of choosing between Trinity, Dalton, Horace Mann and Exeter. We were worried about the academic intensity but my daughter was well-prepared by her time at Brearley and thrived in an environment where students are constantly challenged and pushed to do their very best. She loves her classmates, and finds the school much more diverse than Brearley. Overall a great experience so far!
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,001 Students
    • 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    BASIS Independent Manhattan

    • Private School
    • New York, NY
    • K-6
    • NG
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 153 Students
    • 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  9. Collegiate School

    • Private School
    • New York, NY
    • K-12
    • 18
    7 Best High Schools for STEM in New York

    Freshman: Overall incredible experience after my first ten years. Can't wait to see what comes of my last three. My brother goes to Trinity, and we can both agree Collegiate is a way more superior institution. Collegiate is forward-looking, fresh, vigorous, immeasurably fun, and overall great school
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 651 Students
    • 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  10. The Chapin School

    • Private School
    • New York, NY
    • K-12
    • 70
    8 Best High Schools for STEM in New York

    Senior: Though Chapin is a diverse and open community and has progressed to take more active stands social justice issues over the years, there is always room to improve. I think we need to focus more on action in our community. I have been thinking about this for some time, and I think Chapin should hold its own high-school wide diversity conference during a town hall meeting slot in which we would simulate some of the same discussions and activities from the Student Diversity Leadership Conference for all of us to experience. I think that, if that meeting were successful, it would be eye-opening to then include other inter-school students in this discussion, and host our own Diversity day. Also, as an individual I will of course continue to try to make our community as safe a space as possible both by voicing my own experiences and also, as an ally to other marginalized groups, by giving space for others to use their own voices.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 725 Students
    • 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  11. Bronx High School of Science

    • New York City Geographic District No. 10, NY
    • 9-12
    • 758
    9 Best High Schools for STEM in New York

    Senior: Bronx Science has given me opportunities I never would have had if I went to another school. That being said, it is very easy to get crushed in the ridiculous amount of pressure the school puts you through. I would say that it was easy for me to get help from the guidance department though, and that the school does offer many services to students who are struggling.

    Teachers generally teach for the tests, but once you get to higher level classes you can truly explore your passions and it becomes more about learning for the sake of learning (note: take Post-AP Chem if you can! It's a 10/10) It's honestly hard to fail a class because there are so many ways for you to improve. The teachers hold Small Group Instruction at least once a week (you don't even have to go to your teacher for help, if that's an issue. Ask other teachers as well) and NHS members tutor in the library. The only way I could imagine a student doing badly is if they chose not to be proactive about their learning.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 3,011 Students
    • 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  13. Dalton School

    • Private School
    • New York, NY
    • K-12
    • 62
    10 Best High Schools for STEM in New York

    Parent: Dalton offers an incredibly challenging academic environment for it’s students. As a School with a progressive philosophy expect students to be charged with managing there studies and responsibilities on there own from a very young age. Music and arts a a focus but sports are somewhat of an afterthought. A quick poll of parents will have you believe that every child is easily getting A’s. Don’t believe it. The use of tutors is pervasive. The amount of homework is staggering. I have a student there and the teachers share test and project grade averages. Trust me when I say all kids are not getting A’s. For those kids who can cope with the homework and absorb the material Dalton will turn them into super students. Word on the street is that after Dalton, college is a breeze for these kids. Then again all those kids may have been the ones that easily got A’s :-)
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,322 Students
    • 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  14. High School Math Science & Engineering at The City College of New York (CCNY)

    • New York City Geographic District No. 5, NY
    • 9-12
    • 145
    11 Best High Schools for STEM in New York

    Senior: After spending almost 4 years as a student in this school, I believe it was the best choice I've ever made. I originally applied to HSMSE because they had an anime club. But after I came to the school, and left the anime club only to pop in every now and then, I found so much more. The teachers are all certified in their concentrations, real engineers walk the hallways, and college professors lecture about Hemingway in front of my desk. Since it's a small school, I'm familiar with almost every person in the school, often forgetting who is in what grade. Being on a college campus also has its perks. We have access to the college libraries for reports, lab facilities, and a quad to enjoy lunch with friends. The guidance counselors know us by name and can recommend various colleges based on our interests and career aspirations. I mean, we aren't rated third best in New York City for nothing!
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 476 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  15. Hackley School

    • Private School
    • Tarrytown, NY
    • K-12
    • 53
    12 Best High Schools for STEM in New York

    Sophomore: As a sophomore currently in Hackley, I can only highly recommend the school. The academic program is one of the most rigorous out there even if it isn't noticeable in the school. Various AP classes and advanced electives are the common practice beginning sophomore year and beyond and some freshmen may even take some as well.

    The English Department is considered the bane of most students' existence and goes into such analytical depth that it rivals any AP English course out there.

    Transitioning from a public school to this could be difficult, especially if it's into the Upper School. The rigorous curriculum will challenge you, and lower grades than usual will appear. Our strongest science and math students who take on AP Physics C and Multivariable Calculus in senior year are subject to the two most difficult classes in the school, classes that can give test grades as low as 40 on a regular basis. It's worth it though, the experience is unforgettable.
    Read 53 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 834 Students
    • 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School

    • Private School
    • Brooklyn, NY
    • 9-12
    • 163

    Senior: Bishop loughlin along with its diversity, is a well school and environment for children as they are more than involved in school. This school has many activities from performing arts to educational programs that are great! The one thing I love most is it feels like home. I am involved in school and it’s great. There are many opportunities that each of us are exposed to that can most definitely help us in our near future.
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    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 660 Students
    • 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  17. Byram Hills High School

    • Byram Hills Central School District, NY
    • 9-12
    • 105
    13 Best High Schools for STEM in New York

    Niche User: I personally have had the honor to participate in a lot of the schools programs. I've have been a part of the Varsity Dance Team for four years and Captain for two, raising $25,000 over the past four years through our dance expositions for multiple charities. I have been involved in the Soccer and Lacrosse program at the high school. The String Orchestra and many other clubs such as SWAC (student Wellness advisory committee) and Red Ribbon (HIV/AIDS). I have also been part of the Senior mentor program which is very unique and different in our school than other school's mentor programs. As 1 out of 18 seniors chosen in the entire grade me and my partner taught a class of 24 freshmen 1st period teaching them how to adjust to high school and important life lessons and tips they would need in order to be the best and do the best they could in the next four years in high school.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 870 Students
    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  18. Jericho Senior High School

    • Jericho Union Free School District, NY
    • 9-12
    • 110
    14 Best High Schools for STEM in New York

    Junior: Jericho is very competitive, which stresses students out, but it pushes students at the same time. Teachers vary from very influential to really uninformative. Almost all of the students go on to pursue a college career after high school!
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,103 Students
    • 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  19. Emma Willard School

    • Private School
    • Troy, NY
    • 9-12
    • 46
    15 Best High Schools for STEM in New York

    Senior: Emma Willard has a rigorous academic program that gave me plenty of opportunities to develop as a student and a person. There are plenty of resources on campus for academic help, whether it be through student tutors or the teachers themselves, who are often available during study hall. The students I learn alongside are some of the most intelligent, and have pushed me to become the best I am today.

    The student body's awareness of social justice issues is also remarkable. In response, Emma has held events and discussions revolving around these issues, resulting in profound and rewarding conversations that I am grateful for.

    I will say the lack of diversity in faculty is somewhat disappointing, considering the wide range of diversity among students. Additionally, the dining options have become redundant, having been a boarder for a few years here.

    Overall, Emma Willard provides students with many fantastic opportunities—so long as you're willing to take advantage of them.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 357 Students
    • 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  20. Packer Collegiate Institute

    • Private School
    • Brooklyn, NY
    • PK, K-12
    • 101
    16 Best High Schools for STEM in New York

    Junior: Packer is an absolutely wonderful place to attend school. It is a very close-knit community and fosters great student-teacher relationships. There systems in place to make sure that you succeed here and get the best education possible, so you never feel as if you are falling through the cracks or loosing track of all of your work. That being said, Packer is still very academically rigorous, but the teachers are always very accessible and are willing to help out with whatever difficulties arise.
    Read 101 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 998 Students
    • 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  21. Rye High School

    • Rye City School District, NY
    • 9-12
    • 65
    17 Best High Schools for STEM 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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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 975 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  24. Great Neck South High School

    • Great Neck Public Schools, NY
    • 8-12
    • 200
    18 Best High Schools for STEM in New York

    Junior: I like how Great Neck South provides its students with countless opportunities through its numerous clubs and programs. Especially impressive are the math and science departments. Improvements could be made through introducing the idea of college to students during their freshmen year, as many students feel anxiety from a general feeling of unpreparedness by their junior year.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,205 Students
    • 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  25. Roslyn High School

    • Roslyn Union Free School District, NY
    • 9-12
    • 107
    19 Best High Schools for STEM in New York

    Senior: I attended Roslyn High School for 4 years, consecutively, and after attending Roslyn Middle School for 3 years. It fares very well for a public school, allowing students free speech in the wake of mass shootings that have affected people here at a personal level, but also moderating that speech. The people here are sometimes judgemental, sometimes eccentric, but they’re often just people, with struggles that they run from or hide from. I’m grateful for attending school here, I’m grateful for the opportunities it has provided me in the form of the humanities, but ultimately, I’m ready to leave. In some ways, the administration is manipulated by the parents in a way we consider uniquely Roslyn-esque, but likely exists in other pockets across the United States. The teachers are some of the best, and I appreciate all of them very much. Overall, a problematic, but above-average school.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,020 Students
    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  26. Horace Greeley High School

    • Chappaqua Central School District, NY
    • 9-12
    • 95
    20 Best High Schools for STEM in New York

    Senior: Greeley is a top-notch NY public high school: the student body is incredibly smart and academically-driven, the teaching is phenomenal, and the variety of classes to take in all fields is almost overwhelming. However, because the entire student body is so focused on achieving the highest grades possible in the highest-level, most advanced courses available, the competition at Greeley between all students can certainly be felt.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,285 Students
    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  27. Poly Prep Country Day School

    • Private School
    • Brooklyn, NY
    • PK, K-12
    • 64
    21 Best High Schools for STEM in New York

    Parent: My daughter hid the fact that she could read from her preschool friends and teachers. When she joined Poly in Kindergarten, she was painfully shy, seldom spoke outside of our home, and had a folder on my computer containing over 100 stories she had written, revisited, added to, and revised. She will be entering Poly's High School next year and has blossomed in the embrace of Poly Prep. The girl who hid behind me, peering out at the class from behind my legs, now stars in musical theatre, loves school, and is accepted, supported, and encouraged for who she is and what she hopes to become.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,080 Students
    • 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  28. Bronxville High School

    • Bronxville Union Free School District, NY
    • 9-12
    • 66
    22 Best High Schools for STEM in New York

    Niche User: Bronxville High School is one of the top schools of New York and you are most likely going to have great teachers. There are a some teachers truly love or hate, but that is the situation with any person really. Going after school to talk to teachers show that you care and will encourage you to do better. Guidance counselors and teachers are there for you as long as you speak up and tell them any issues you are having. They want to see you succeed as long as you put the effort into it. The school usually automatically puts you in an honors class and there are many AP classes to choose from. There are many clubs, sports, extracurriculars and classes to make your college application look great.
    Read 66 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 353 Students
    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  30. The Stony Brook School

    • Private School
    • Stony Brook, NY
    • 7-12
    • 42
    23 Best High Schools for STEM in New York

    Junior: The academics are challenging but rewarding for those that are looking for a challenge. There are AP and college-level classes that certainly help students prepare for college. The teachers are very competent, responsible and try to develop deep relationships with their students. The student body is very diverse, with some coming from Asia, Africa, Europe and South America. The teachers are quite diverse too, most of which are not from Long Island! The food, made by Sage Dining, can be hit-or-miss. Some foods can be questionable, but it is mostly decent. The school is making an emphasis on improving the facilities of the school but need to fix some dorms.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 361 Students
    • 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  31. Brooklyn Technical High School

    • New York City Geographic District No. 13, NY
    • 9-12
    • 1,651
    24 Best High Schools for STEM in New York

    Senior: Brooklyn Technical High School is amazing! Sure it is mainly Eastern Asian but, as a student there, I can vouch that the community is very diverse. There are many people of many different cultures, like Hispanics, Muslims, Jews, Jamaicans and so many more. Brooklyn Tech really has an amazing vibe. The teachers are really great. Many of them are really easy going and definitely know what they are teaching. Many of my own teachers, especially my AP Calculus BC teacher has put in so much work for his students to all receive the highest grade possible. Each teacher is super enthusiastic to teach and will care about the students beyond the classroom. I, myself, trust each teacher and am very comfortable talking to any of my teachers about anything. I see our relationship more as friends, but of course professor and student in the classroom. Students are definitely safe in the school. Deans and security guards are always on their toes and will confront anyone who is causing trouble.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 5,534 Students
    • 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  32. Syosset Senior High School

    • Syosset Central School District, NY
    • 9-12
    • 300
    25 Best High Schools for STEM in New York

    Senior: Syosset High School is an incredible place to learn. The teachers are friendly, caring, and determined to help their students be the best they possibly can. Almost every teacher I have had is extremely approachable and easy to communicate with. The education is unmatched, but what goes unknown is our great principal. Dr. Durante is one of if not the best principal's in the nation. He cleaned up Syosset High School beautifully and welcomes students every morning at the front door of the school. He cares for every one of his students, and shows it with great enthusiasm every morning!
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,085 Students
    • 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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