Oyster Bay High School Ranked 38th Best High School in State

In a recently released report, Niche.com named Oyster Bay High School as the 38th best high school in New York state.

The website evaluated schools based on key statistics, as well as parent and student reviews. Oyster Bay High School received an overall grade of “A+.”

According to the report, the school received “A+” grades for administration and policies, extracurriculars, sports and fitness and teachers. The school scored an “A” in academics, educational outcomes and resources and facilities. The school received a “B” in health and safety and a ”B-” in student culture and diversity.

“Teachers, administrators, school board members, and parents all support and have a positive impact on the clubs and after school activities that are available,” one student wrote.

The website used a detailed set of methods to rank 14,431 public high schools across the country and collected 4.6 million opinions from 280,000 students and parents.

According to Niche.com, a high overall ranking includes the following criteria:

• Students are very happy with their experience in all aspects including academics, teachers, health, safety, resources, facilities, extracurriculars, sports, and fitness;
• District schools are exceptional academic institutions in terms of teachers, students, resources for learning, and student outcomes;
• District schools are made up of a diverse population and fosters an accepting, positive school culture;
• Students are actively involved in a variety of extracurriculars and sports the district offers.

For a more detailed look at Niche.com’s methods, click here .

Click here to see the full list of the top 100 public high schools in New York.

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