Kings Park High School

Kings Park High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
200 RT 25,  Kings Park, NY
Kings Park Central School District
3.5
3.8
832 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Lino Bracco
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
98%
Reading Proficiency
95%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
95%
Math Proficiency
98%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
84
Full Time Teachers
84
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
620
Verbal
630
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
29
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
95.2%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
194:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
White
79.7%
Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
Economically disadvantaged
16.6%
Hispanic
14.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.3%
Two or more races
1.9%
Limited English proficient
1.1%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Stony Brook University 171 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 158 Students
Boston University 93 Students
New York University 86 Students
SUNY Cortland 76 Students
Syracuse University 67 Students
SUNY Farmingdale State College 64 Students
SUNY Oneonta 61 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 58 Students
Cornell University 57 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 94 Students
Psychology 90 Students
Business 84 Students
Nursing 54 Students
Political Science and Government 53 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 41 Students
Finance 36 Students
Education 32 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 31 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 159 Reviews
4.0 Parent
6/29/2023
Great school with multiple AP courses available. Teachers are caring and sincere. Sports and clubs are abundant
3.0 Alum
6/27/2023
The school academically was good. I felt it focused mostly on sports & recognizing those students who performed well in their particular sport. Those students involved in other activities such as music, arts, etc, were not acknowledged nearly as much. I also felt that as a small school district there was not enough diversity among the students, and the kids you met in 5th grade were the same kids you were with straight through 12th grade.
4.0 Senior
8/10/2022
KPHS is a pretty great school, it's more on the small size but classes are usually around 25-30 kids so it's not too hard to focus. Also the teachers there are really nice
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 10 Reviews
2.0 other
1/26/2026
I do not understand why the reviews on this page are rated are such. This school made me miserable, but it's not just the school; It's the entirety of Kings Park itself. There are a good select teachers, but majority of them are only there for the paycheck, or play favorites with the students that h...
5.0 parent
2/6/2021
My son loves the instructors here. They’ve been doing a great job teaching the students with a hybrid model (some days remote, others in-person) since the pandemic. The principal seems caring & keeps everyone informed & updated. We are grateful for this school!
5.0 other
5/22/2017
The whole district is dedicated to the education of the whole child. We have a super high graduation rate. Our students compete at a national level in science, robotics, business and music. Our graduates go on to Ivy League schools. The school board is solely focused on the welfare of our children....
5.0 parent
5/22/2017
As a parent of 2 children that went through this district I can say Kings Park has wonderful staff and leadership. Lots of community pride here.

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Kings Park High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Kings Park, NY, in the Kings Park neighborhood, and is served by the Kings Park Central School District in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 832 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 98% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 95% are proficient in reading. Kings Park High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $762,808. Discover additional schools in the area, like Smithtown High School West, Commack High School, Smithtown Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Kings Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kings Park High School.

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