Deer Park High School in Deer Park, NY

At a glance

Reported students

1,326

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

117.15

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New York high enrollment

89th percentile

Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

882

Deer Park High School: 1,326 reported students.

State peer staffing position

59th percentile

11.3:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,243
Teachers (FTE): 116.07
Student–teacher ratio: 10.7:1

What the reported data says about Deer Park High School

Deer Park High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Deer Park. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Deer Park Union Free School District. NCES reports 1,326 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, close to the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (29.2%) and White (27.8%). English learners represent 5.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 22 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Deer Park High School

1How do the reported 11.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 117.15 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 5.2%
Students with disabilities: 14.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 44.6%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 6
Nurses (FTE): 2
Psychologists (FTE): 2
Social workers (FTE): 2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White27.8%
Hispanic29.2%
Black22.3%
Asian17.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

22 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Robert Frost Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

913 reported students

John F Kennedy Intermediate School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

882 reported students

John Quincy Adams Primary School

Elementary · Grades PK–02

468 reported students

May Moore Primary School

Elementary · Grades PK–02

465 reported students

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Public schools near Deer Park High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Wyandanch Memorial High School High · Wyandanch Union Free School District	09–12	850	2.5 mi
North Babylon High School High · North Babylon Union Free School District	09–12	1,607	2.7 mi
Half Hollow Hills High School East High · Half Hollow Hills Central School District	09–12	1,407	3 mi
Half Hollow Hills High School West High · Half Hollow Hills Central School District	09–12	1,028	3.9 mi
West Babylon Senior High School High · West Babylon Union Free School District	09–12	1,228	4.2 mi
Brentwood High School High · Brentwood Union Free School District	09–12	4,816	4.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Deer Park High School

What grades does Deer Park High School serve?

Deer Park High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Deer Park Union Free School District.

How many students attend Deer Park High School?

Deer Park High School reported 1,326 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,243 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Deer Park High School?

The calculated ratio is 11.3:1, based on 1,326 students and 117.15 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Deer Park High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Deer Park High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Deer Park Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Deer Park High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

44.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Deer Park High School in?

Deer Park High School is part of Deer Park Union Free School District, based in Deer Park, NY, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Deer Park High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wyandanch Memorial High School (2.5 mi), North Babylon High School (2.7 mi), Half Hollow Hills High School East (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.