H. Frank Carey High School is a public high school located in Franklin Square, New York serving students in the seventh through twelfth grades from the towns of Franklin Square, Garden City South, Garden City, West Hempstead, and Elmont.
Serving 1,594 students in grades 7-12, H Frank Carey High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,594 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H Frank Carey High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
H Frank Carey High School's student population of 1,594 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,594 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
Year Founded
1956
School Rankings
H Frank Carey High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H Frank Carey High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#958 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
26%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
54%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H Frank Carey High School's ranking?
H Frank Carey High School is ranked #958 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of H Frank Carey High School?
The graduation rate of H Frank Carey High School is 99%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend H Frank Carey High School?
1,594 students attend H Frank Carey High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of H Frank Carey High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H Frank Carey High School?
H Frank Carey High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does H Frank Carey High School offer ?
H Frank Carey High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is H Frank Carey High School part of?
H Frank Carey High School is part of Sewanhaka Central High School District.
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