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Kings Park High School

Public | 9-12 | 1260 students

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3 stars

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2013:
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2012:
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2011:
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Posted April 11, 2013

The school has its moments. Has a mix great teachers and average teachers, some teach to power points and others just know the course real well. Students will rip u apart behind ur back, u will realize it, we need more options in food and classes
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 25, 2013

Excellent district- top science programs as indicated by representation at intel science awards year after year. AP and accelerated course offered- I spoke to security guar who has worked at the HS for several years and he has never had to even break up a fight let alone anything worse.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 10, 2012

I would not recommend this school to any rational human being. Aside from a few standouts, the teachers are generally lackluster and teach entirely to the test. Most of the authority figures in the school don't actually solve any conflicts, and there's a huge drug and alcohol problem. The students will chew your child up and spit them out as a mere remnant of who they once were. The course selection is decent but the classes are generally so poor that they're not even worth taking. Overall, if you like getting a mediocre education in an uncomfortable environment, then Kings Park is the place for you.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 19, 2009

great school great teachers!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 17, 2009

I think Kings Park schools need to set higher standards for their children. Each year the number of children who leave in this district increase after graduating William T Rogers !!!!!! The administration is for the administration and not for the children!!! I am thrilled that one of my children is out and the other soon to be!!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 11, 2006

The teachers are, for the most part, very good. Many classes are offered as well as extracurricular activites and since the new changes the school is really more comfortable.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted August 17, 2006

i graduated one years ago and it was terrible, the teachers are mean, so are the kids. If I had a choice I would never go. Sports teams are very bad and not many clubs or groups to join.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted January 15, 2006

This is a pretty good school for a small toan high school. They dont have a great arts program but the sports programs are very good. The students dont have the choices they would have in a larger district academically but the classes they do offer and very good.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 6, 2003

As a grandparent with two grandchildren attending Kings Park High School & one recently graduating I have nothing but praise for the administration, teachers,& athletic department for the spirt they instill in the students to do their best. Hats off to them all.
—Submitted by Joe Cairney


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

347 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

293 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

305 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

333 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

27 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

311 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

300 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

241 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

49 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

210 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

176 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

173 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

319 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students68%
Students with disabilities43%
General population70%

Chemistry

All Students90%
Students with disabilities40%
General population91%

Earth Science

All Students98%
Students with disabilities90%
General population99%

English

All Students95%
Students with disabilities73%
General population99%

French

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population100%

Geometry

All Students93%
Students with disabilities80%
General population95%

Global History and Geography

All Students95%
Students with disabilities76%
General population99%

Integrated Algebra

All Students91%
Students with disabilities68%
General population97%

Italian

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students92%
Students with disabilities66%
General population99%

Physics

All Students91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Spanish

All Students96%
Students with disabilities91%
General population96%

U.S. History and Government

All Students97%
Students with disabilities77%
General population100%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 94% 51%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 8%
Hispanic 3% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Black 0% 19%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 3%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 0%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 99%N/A76%
Female 97%N/A79%
Male 100%N/A71%
Hispanic or Latino 93%N/A59%
White 99%N/A86%
Economically disadvantaged 93%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 98%N/A80%
Students with disabilities 97%N/A56%
General-Education students 98%N/A79%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 17%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 35%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 1%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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200 Rt 25a
Kings Park, NY 11754
Phone: (631) 269-3345

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