Best High Schools in Rockville Centre, NY

Summary:

Rockville Centre, New York is home to a single high school, South Side High School, which has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state. This large, well-resourced institution provides a high-quality education, with students significantly outperforming their peers on a range of standardized tests.

South Side High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, maintaining a 5-star rating from School Digger and ranking in the top 10% of New York high schools. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 84.3% is higher than the state average, and its students excel in subjects like Algebra II, English Language Arts, and U.S. History, with proficiency rates well above state and district levels. With a low student-teacher ratio and high spending per student, the school is well-equipped to support the educational needs of its students.

While South Side High School's higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate is an area of concern, the school's overall performance and resources suggest it is providing a transformative educational experience for the students of Rockville Centre Union Free School District. The school's strong academic outcomes and well-rounded educational opportunities make it a standout institution in the region.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Common Core Algebra I (2024)	Regents Chemistry (2024)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2024)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2024)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Global History and Geography (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Physics (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Side High School	Public	9-12	140 Shepherd St	Rockville Centre	11570	Nassau County	Rockville Centre Union Free School District	No	No	No	No	(516) 255-8944	999	100	9.9	15.6%	704 (70.5%)	78 (7.8%)	160 (16.0%)	24 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (3.1%)	80.2	122^nd of 1242 public high schools	90.2%		81	97^th of 1228 public high schools	92.1%	25	38.5	90.0	91.1	96.5	81.2	42.9	93.9	87.9	84.5	94.1	43.5	99.6	99.9	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	99.8	100.0	$25,502	$418	$25,084

Cities Near Rockville Centre

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Oceanside	0.93 mi	10	175^th
Baldwin	1.12 mi	7	229^th
Malverne	1.25 mi	3	280^th
South Hempstead	1.41 mi	1	63^rd
Lynbrook	1.65 mi	7	139^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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