GREAT NECK SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL

www.greatneck.k12.ny.us

1,362 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Great Neck South High School, located in Great Neck, New York, is widely recognized as one of the top-performing public secondary schools in the United States. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is known for its rigorous academic environment, extensive Advanced Placement (AP) curriculum, and a strong emphasis on preparing students for enrollment at highly competitive universities. The school consistently ranks at the top of state and national lists, distinguished by its high standardized test scores, exceptional graduation rates, and a faculty heavily composed of educators with advanced degrees.

Beyond its academic reputation, Great Neck South is celebrated for its vibrant extracurricular culture and commitment to the arts and sciences. The school offers a vast array of clubs, championship-caliber athletic teams, and award-winning music and theater programs, providing students with a well-rounded educational experience. Its location in the Great Neck Public Schools district reflects a community that prioritizes significant investment in public education, resulting in modern facilities and resources that support a diverse student body in pursuit of both intellectual and personal growth.

1,362

Total Students

125.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GREAT NECK SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	107
Black	15
Asian	1,018
Two or More	48
American Indian	1

Asian
1,018 (74.8%)
White
172 (12.6%)
Hispanic
107 (7.9%)
Two or More
48 (3.5%)
Black
15 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	GREAT NECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)441-4800
Website:	http://www.greatneck.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	125.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	334
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 9 332

Grade 10 372

Grade 11 352

Grade 12 303

Ungraded 3