Is Cold Spring Harbor High School a good school?

Yes! Cold Spring Harbor High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 29 th of 1242 New York high schools.

How many students attend Cold Spring Harbor High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 739 students attended Cold Spring Harbor High School.

What is the racial makeup of Cold Spring Harbor High School?

Students at Cold Spring Harbor High School are 84% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Cold Spring Harbor High School?

Cold Spring Harbor High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Goosehill Primary Center Elementary : Lloyd Harbor School Elementary : West Side School

Cold Spring Harbor High School

Summary:

Cold Spring Harbor High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in the Cold Spring Harbor Central School District, located in the affluent community of Cold Spring Harbor, New York. With just 739 students, this exceptional school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 35th out of 865 districts in New York.

The school's academic performance is truly outstanding, with proficiency rates on state assessments and Regents exams often exceeding the state and district averages by 20-30 percentage points. In 2023-2024, an impressive 97.79% of students were proficient in Regents/Common Core English Language Arts, compared to just 78.55% statewide. The school's math and science performance is equally impressive, with over 90% proficiency in key subjects like Algebra, Geometry, Chemistry, and Living Environment. Cold Spring Harbor High School also boasts consistently high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and low chronic absenteeism, all well above state averages.

When compared to nearby districts like Half Hollow Hills, Plainview-Old Bethpage, and Northport-East Northport, Cold Spring Harbor High School stands out as an exceptional institution, significantly outperforming its neighbors on a wide range of academic measures. This high-performing school serves a relatively affluent community, but its ability to deliver outstanding results is remarkable even when compared to other high-income districts, suggesting the school's educational model and community support are key factors in its success.

Detail:

Public 7-12

82 Turkey Ln
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724-1799

(631) 367-6900

District: Cold Spring Harbor Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
29^th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $32,316

Feeder schools for Cold Spring Harbor High School:

Elementary:	Goosehill Primary Center
	Lloyd Harbor School
	West Side School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.5

Number of students: 739

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.0%

Hispanic:

6.5%

Asian:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 2.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cold Spring Harbor High School ranks better than 98.4% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.05. (See more...)

Compare Details Cold Spring Harbor High School ranks better than 97.7% of high schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.06. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cold Spring Harbor High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84%), Hispanic (6.5%), Asian (5.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cold Spring Harbor High School is 9.5. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cold Spring Harbor High School is $32,316.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cold Spring Harbor High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cold Spring Harbor High School 24^th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Cold Spring Harbor High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Cold Spring Harbor High School 29^th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Cold Spring Harbor High School in the ranking list.)

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Cold Spring Harbor Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cold Spring Harbor Central School District 35^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cold Spring Harbor High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Cold Spring Harbor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	90.56	48^th	1095	95.6%
2007	88.14	61^st	1123	94.6%
2008	84.73	90^th	1185	92.4%
2009	83.75	70^th	1224	94.3%
2010	88.28	76^th	1243	93.9%
2011	90.35	65^th	1295	95.0%
2012	89.43	74^th	1337	94.5%
2013	90.27	100^th	1373	92.7%
2014	86.85	121^st	1401	91.4%
2015	84.45	145^th	1407	89.7%
2016	83.51	174^th	1429	87.8%
2017	88.94	123^rd	1455	91.5%
2018	91.05	100^th	1438	93.0%
2019	94.74	75^th	1439	94.8%
2021	91.68	75^th	1242	94.0%
2022	93.46	81^st	1479	94.5%
2023	95.54	60^th	1500	96.0%
2024	98.05	24^th	1504	98.4%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Cold Spring Harbor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	61.34	265^th	1170	77.4%
2019	88.40	61^st	1139	94.6%
2021	68.60	92^nd	522	82.4%
2022	90.52	45^th	1283	96.5%
2023	92.52	56^th	1307	95.7%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Cold Spring Harbor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	89.09	106^th	1353	92.2%
2019	91.71	86^th	1370	93.7%
2021	90.33	59^th	1066	94.5%
2022	92.73	72^nd	1454	95.0%
2023	96.11	41^st	1463	97.2%
2024	96.92	34^th	1465	97.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Cold Spring Harbor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	90.25	98^th	1352	92.8%
2019	95.16	66^th	1366	95.2%
2021	87.64	95^th	1071	91.1%
2022	92.46	85^th	1455	94.2%
2023	93.26	82^nd	1464	94.4%
2024	97.88	26^th	1464	98.2%

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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Cold Spring Harbor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	82.11	50^th	374	86.6%
2022	84.09	41^st	381	89.2%
2024	81.43	56^th	396	85.9%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Cold Spring Harbor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	95.77	27^th	943	97.1%
2024	97.74	21^st	953	97.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Cold Spring Harbor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	82.81	88^th	763	88.5%
2019	86.81	70^th	716	90.2%
2021	85.51	63^rd	614	89.7%
2022	85.35	84^th	748	88.8%
2023	90.27	58^th	772	92.5%
2024	95.04	16^th	778	97.9%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Cold Spring Harbor High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Cold Spring Harbor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2005	79.30	13^th	935	98.6%
2006	79.00	20^th	986	98.0%
2007	65.11	320^th	1002	68.1%
2008	78.93	17^th	1027	98.3%
2009	77.53	49^th	1086	95.5%
2010	80.52	18^th	1117	98.4%
2011	80.43	28^th	1165	97.6%
2012	80.60	57^th	1198	95.2%
2013	84.54	18^th	1217	98.5%
2014	84.91	18^th	1237	98.5%
2015	86.01	20^th	1255	98.4%
2016	84.67	33^rd	1255	97.4%
2017	87.41	25^th	1221	98.0%
2018	84.12	29^th	1210	97.6%
2019	83.84	31^st	1207	97.4%
2022	85.33	39^th	1190	96.7%
2023	87.80	22^nd	1228	98.2%
2024	86.06	29^th	1242	97.7%

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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Cold Spring Harbor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	83.70	10^th	306	96.7%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Cold Spring Harbor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	90.01	47^th	1095	95.7%
2019	90.88	42^nd	1132	96.3%
2022	88.69	51^st	1038	95.1%
2023	96.29	14^th	1130	98.8%
2024	93.39	30^th	1144	97.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cold Spring Harbor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	80.01	64^th	1101	94.2%
2023	77.64	96^th	1155	91.7%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Cold Spring Harbor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	84.11	20^th	1176	98.3%
2019	82.71	40^th	1193	96.6%
2022	83.60	51^st	1155	95.6%
2023	86.58	28^th	1197	97.7%
2024	84.16	44^th	1219	96.4%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Cold Spring Harbor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	82.57	43^rd	1176	96.3%
2019	83.48	33^rd	1190	97.2%
2022	85.71	22^nd	1154	98.1%
2023	88.20	17^th	1191	98.6%
2024	86.79	20^th	1211	98.3%

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Rank History for high school Asian students at Cold Spring Harbor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	79.57	19^th	426	95.5%
2019	76.73	48^th	447	89.3%
2022	80.34	18^th	386	95.3%
2023	84.57	1^st	424	99.8%
2024	67.96	130^th	426	69.5%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Cold Spring Harbor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	88.96	20^th	791	97.5%
2019	90.29	16^th	815	98.0%
2022	81.24	79^th	760	89.6%
2023	89.74	27^th	851	96.8%
2024	85.08	56^th	865	93.5%

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Rank History for high school White students at Cold Spring Harbor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	78.68	40^th	765	94.8%
2019	77.61	46^th	793	94.2%
2022	80.33	36^th	738	95.1%
2023	82.82	19^th	776	97.6%
2024	80.56	30^th	781	96.2%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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by a citizen
Sunday, February 21, 2021

I'm a 1974 graduate of this school, which offered me excellent classes in science, math, history, English and music! Durante muchos años, yo estudiaba español tambien! I was a baritone in the chorus that went on a European tour, and a key staff member of the school newspaper. From what I have read, CSH is still a great school! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Cold Spring Harbor High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	591	0	20	5	0	n/a	n/a	616
1990	577	0	17	2	0	n/a	n/a	596
1991	608	0	15	1	0	n/a	n/a	624
1992	632	1	21	1	0	n/a	n/a	655
1993	623	1	12	0	0	n/a	n/a	636
1994	654	1	14	0	0	n/a	n/a	669
1995	651	0	13	0	0	n/a	n/a	664
1996	651	0	13	0	0	n/a	n/a	664
1997	676	0	13	0	0	n/a	n/a	689
1998	699	0	11	0	1	n/a	n/a	711
1999	725	2	10	0	1	n/a	n/a	738
2000	755	3	8	0	1	n/a	n/a	767
2001	812	2	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	820
2002	895	4	23	9	0	n/a	n/a	931
2003	895	4	23	9	0	n/a	n/a	931
2004	945	5	20	8	0	n/a	n/a	978
2005	1003	4	15	7	0	n/a	n/a	1029
2006	1028	6	11	7	0	n/a	n/a	1052
2007	1024	6	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	1036
2008	1029	6	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	1040
2009	1035	4	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	1046
2010	1003	6	11	3	0	n/a	n/a	1023
2011	971	6	17	3	0	0	0	997
2012	961	6	22	9	0	1	0	999
2013	951	6	21	9	1	1	0	989
2014	937	8	31	22	1	0	0	999
2015	896	8	34	23	0	0	3	964
2016	888	9	37	24	0	0	6	964
2017	864	9	39	39	0	0	5	956
2018	845	11	40	39	2	0	7	944
2019	811	8	42	41	0	0	11	913
2020	759	6	41	42	0	0	17	865
2021	697	4	37	41	0	0	15	794
2022	665	2	41	45	1	0	21	775
2023	621	2	43	48	1	0	24	739

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cold Spring Harbor High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	616	56.1	10.9	n/a
1990	596	55.6	10.7	n/a
1991	624	56.2	11.1	n/a
1992	655	58.0	11.2	n/a
1993	636	50.4	12.6	n/a
1994	669	52.9	12.6	0
1995	664	55.4	12.0	0.9
1996	664	55.4	12.0	0.9
1997	689	53.6	12.9	0
1998	711	54.6	13.0	0
1999	738	56.3	13.1	0
2000	767	57.8	13.3	0.4
2001	820	66.0	12.4	0.1
2002	931	70.7	13.2	0.2
2003	931	70.7	13.2	0.2
2004	978	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	1029	76.2	13.5	0.3
2006	1052	80.0	13.2	0.5
2007	1036	79.3	13.1	0.6
2008	1040	77.4	13.4	0.3
2009	1046	80.1	13.1	0.2
2010	1023	83.3	12.2	0.4
2011	997	86.4	11.5	0.3
2012	999	80.4	12.4	0.4
2013	989	84.5	11.6	0.7
2014	999	84.2	11.8	0
2015	964	84.0	11.4	0.8
2016	964	85.0	11.3	1
2017	956	83.1	11.4	0.6
2018	944	83.9	11.2	0.4
2019	913	82.8	11.0	3
2020	865	82.1	10.5	2.5
2021	794	74.8	10.6	n/a
2022	775	72.8	10.6	n/a
2023	739	77.7	9.5	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cold Spring Harbor High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	616	56.1	10.9	n/a
1990	596	55.6	10.7	n/a
1991	624	56.2	11.1	n/a
1992	655	58.0	11.2	n/a
1993	636	50.4	12.6	n/a
1994	669	52.9	12.6	0
1995	664	55.4	12.0	0.9
1996	664	55.4	12.0	0.9
1997	689	53.6	12.9	0
1998	711	54.6	13.0	0
1999	738	56.3	13.1	0
2000	767	57.8	13.3	0.4
2001	820	66.0	12.4	0.1
2002	931	70.7	13.2	0.2
2003	931	70.7	13.2	0.2
2004	978	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	1029	76.2	13.5	0.3
2006	1052	80.0	13.2	0.5
2007	1036	79.3	13.1	0.6
2008	1040	77.4	13.4	0.3
2009	1046	80.1	13.1	0.2
2010	1023	83.3	12.2	0.4
2011	997	86.4	11.5	0.3
2012	999	80.4	12.4	0.4
2013	989	84.5	11.6	0.7
2014	999	84.2	11.8	0
2015	964	84.0	11.4	0.8
2016	964	85.0	11.3	1
2017	956	83.1	11.4	0.6
2018	944	83.9	11.2	0.4
2019	913	82.8	11.0	3
2020	865	82.1	10.5	2.5
2021	794	74.8	10.6	n/a
2022	775	72.8	10.6	n/a
2023	739	77.7	9.5	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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