GARDEN CITY HIGH SCHOOL

(516)478-2000

www.gardencity.k12.ny.us

1,096 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Garden City High School, located at 170 Rockaway Avenue in Garden City, New York, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Garden City Union Free School District, the school is well-known for its strong academic reputation, consistently ranking among the top institutions in Nassau County and New York State. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, rigorous college-preparatory programs, and a strong emphasis on fostering critical thinking and intellectual growth.

Beyond its academic focus, Garden City High School is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular offerings, including an extensive selection of varsity sports, competitive performing arts programs, and diverse student-led clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive community culture that encourages student involvement, leadership, and civic responsibility. With a commitment to preparing students for higher education and beyond, the school leverages its resources and professional faculty to provide a well-rounded educational experience in a suburban setting. For further information, you can visit their official website at [www.gardencity.k12.ny.us](http://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us).

1,096

Total Students

97.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GARDEN CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	866
Hispanic	67
Black	10
Asian	117
Two or More	34
Pacific Islander	2

White
866 (79.0%)
Asian
117 (10.7%)
Hispanic
67 (6.1%)
Two or More
34 (3.1%)
Black
10 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	GARDEN CITY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)478-2000
Website:	http://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,096
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	97.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 283

Grade 10 272

Grade 11 254

Grade 12 279

Ungraded 8