Garden City High School
Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: (516) 478-2000
District: Garden City Union Free School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9,10,11,12,UG • 1095 students
Garden City High School, a public school located in Garden City, NY, serves grades 9-12 & Ungraded in the Garden City Union Free School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Garden City High School is a public school located in Garden City, NY. 1095 students attend Garden City High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 10/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 New York State Assessments data from New York State Education Department, and using 2025 New York State Regents Exams data from New York State Education Department. |
| College Readiness | 10/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from New York State Education Department, using 2025 demographic data from New York State Education Department, and using 2025 demographic data from the National Center for Education Statistics. |
Posted: September 19, 2023
Im and in the high school I started in 2021
Posted: September 19, 2023
Posted: September 19, 2023
Posted: September 19, 2023
Posted: September 19, 2023
Posted: September 19, 2023
Posted: September 19, 2023
Posted: September 19, 2023
Posted: August 20, 2023
This school is discriminatory to students with special education. Students in special education with the IDEA act receive slower paced classes regardless of the students learning abilities and pace. The school is harsh when acknowledging improvements with students with disabilities. Certain students with disabilities are forced to have teacher aides regardless of improvement due to the IEP Meeting's frequent lack of decision making skills. Teachers in special education classes distribute harsh grading criteria for their classes compared to non special education classes. Students in special education receive unwanted forced participation, harsh treatment, and belittling engagement by co-teachers in co-taught classes, or other staff involved as well. The food in the cafeteria is awful, expensive, and unhealthy. The school has a golden rule called "Treat people the way you want to be treated", however it appears that none of the staff follows it, according to the way they treat their students, or the way students treat other students.
Posted: August 20, 2023
Posted: August 20, 2023
Posted: August 20, 2023
Posted: August 20, 2023
Posted: August 20, 2023
Posted: August 20, 2023
Posted: August 20, 2023
Posted: August 8, 2021
Posted: August 8, 2021
Posted: August 8, 2021
Posted: August 8, 2021
Posted: August 8, 2021
I was very unimpressed with Garden City High School. As a parent and as an educator, I felt the mass conformity pressed upon the students was stifling. The over emphasis on sports was discouraging,; it was a lacrosse stick culture-emphasis on stick. The teachers were good in language arts and social sciences. Less than adequate in math and science. One of my children attended Garden City, the other attended Chaminade. Chaminade was the superior school. Incidentally, both my children graduated elite highly selective colleges and grad schools. Neither had learning disabilities or any special needs.
Posted: June 10, 2017
Posted: June 10, 2017
Posted: June 10, 2017
Posted: June 10, 2017
Posted: June 10, 2017
Posted: June 10, 2017
Posted: June 10, 2017
Teachers are excellent and truly committed to learning. If your child is motivated, the support for them to excel is outstanding.
Posted: July 12, 2016
Posted: July 12, 2016
Posted: July 12, 2016
Can not say enough about the quality of the teachers and coaches at GCHS. I remain close with many of my high school football and lacrosse coaches today nearly 10 years after my graduation. A fantastic institution.
Posted: June 14, 2016
Education is solid and well rounded. Students are motivated to succeed in a competitive environment. Most teachers were good, a few were inspiring. The focus on sports is a little much but is not unique to this school.
Posted: June 6, 2016
My second child is currently in Garden City High School and is also getting a very solid education. My son is currently on a scholarship at Northeastern University, which I attribute to the opportunities he gained in school (not just academics but also student government, sports, and music).
Posted: June 22, 2015
I think the teachers do a great job at bringing life experiences into the classroom as opposed to just teaching the curriculum.
Posted: June 22, 2015
I think that teachers understand that school isn't the only thing on high school student's plates so the homework wasn't overwhelming but there was enough to take personal responsibility for.
Posted: June 22, 2015
Very competitive and effective school for developing knowledge and preparing students for college and careers in the business world.
Posted: June 22, 2015
Posted: August 5, 2014
--I've posted this for Garden City Middle School, but I'm posting this again for GCHS because one of my children goes to this school and I think they both are great.-- This school is the best high school I've ever seen in my life. I moved from Los Angeles many years ago and have lived here ever since. I am now sending my children to this school. They love this school, and so do I. The teachers are very considerate, of great qualities of teaching, and have great teaching methods which are working well not only on my children but also on other kids at school. This school is not very much known for its diversity as other people mentioned below but it doesn't mean it doesn't hold a tolerant attitude towards diversity. Garden City Middle School and High School are great schools no matter who you are, so do not worry about sending your kids to this school even though you are not white or Catholic. No one here judges you by your look or what you believe in. It's ridiculous that some people actually think they do. ---Also, it is true that the students in GC are good at sports, but why has it come to you as a problem? They are also one of the best in academics, etc.
Posted: June 19, 2013
I have friends who attended this high school and are very proud. Anything and everything they have to say about the high school are all positives. The school system prepares students for college through the required curriculum necessary to graduate high school. In addition, this school provided a high array of honors classes for the over achievers. Located in a picturesque part of Long Island, NY, this school system has been ranked by US News as one of the best high schools in the country.
Posted: May 10, 2013
My children have yet to enter the HS but its reputation precedes it. I blame the administration and parents for allowing Athletics to run the show and stupidity for contining the cycle of materialism running rampant both in this town and many others across the country. I can only hope that the tides will change by the time my kids are ready for HS....otherwise I'll move.
Posted: July 29, 2012
Garden City is not known for its diversity: ethnic, religious, or socio-economic. It is probably the only town on Long Island where a child can be bullied for not being Catholic. Or having dark hair on her arms. This, in and of itself, might not be a move-or-don't-move-here issue if the school's curriculum were richer and the teaching more consistent at every level, especially in grades 2-12. (The K-1 primary schools are quite good.) One cannot talk about the schools without also talking about the Village: a place where sports ALWAYS trump academics. Because of this, the schools--and the community--ultimately suffer. This is a good fit for families with athletically gifted, Catholic, caucasian children. Still, there's a caveat: If, like some of us, you fit that GC mold, does that mean it's a good choice? This town produces exceptional athletes--not well-rounded, intellectual, curious, engaged children. And at the end of the day, isn't that what matters?
Posted: June 7, 2012
Paying the property taxes I do, I expected alot more from GCHS. There are several schools that blow GC away academically. Schools such as North Shore, Locust Valley, Great Neck South, Great Neck North, Jericho, Manhasset, Wheatley, Oyster Bay, Roslyn and Syosset are all much better. If you are a male and don't play football or lacrosse you are a nobody at the school and will be bullied by the jocks. If you are not one of the super rich with the largest house, you too will be ostracised. The teachers are very average AT BEST. I am not a disgruntled parent whose children are "trouble students." Both of my children were honors students and heavily involved in martial arts.
Posted: June 29, 2011
The school offers many activities & is very diversified in all areas of studies. They handle issues very well & am satisfied with the overall educational system.
Posted: June 29, 2011
GREAT EDUCATION, TEACHERS & SPORTS PROGRAMS - MADE VALUABLE FRIENDSHIPS - HELPED PREPARE FOR COLLEGE CLASSES
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Mitchel Field | 2.2 mi. |
| Fort Hamilton | 21.4 mi. |
| Earle Naval Station | 41.8 mi. |
| US Military Academy | 48.3 mi. |
Refine Search
National Ad
