Great Neck Village High School is an American long-established public alternative school. It is a member of Coalition of Essential Schools and is located in the village of Great Neck, New York, serving students in grades 8 through 12.
Serving 48 students in grades 9-12, Village School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Village School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Village School's student population of 48 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
48 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1971
School Rankings
The diversity score of Village School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
84%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Asian
21%
10%
Hispanic
21%
31%
White
55%
39%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Village School?
The graduation rate of Village School is 50%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Village School?
48 students attend Village School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Village School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Village School?
Village School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Village School offer ?
Village School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Village School part of?
Village School is part of Great Neck Union Free School District.
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