Harrison High School Ranked 25th Best High School in State

In a recently released report, Niche.com named Harrison High School the 25th best public high school in New York.

The website evaluated schools based on key statistics, as well as parent and student reviews.

According to the report, the school received “A+” grades for extracurriculars, teachers and health/safety. The school received “A” grades in academics, resources/facilities, educational outcomes, sports/fitness and administration/policies; and received an ”B+” in food.

The school’s lowest grade – a “B-” rating – came in student culture/diversity.

“Our school is so supportive of any sporting event, and participation is encouraged. The great thing about that too is that it isn’t a pressure-filled kind of environment. They want you to participate, but you don’t have to be the best football player or golfer, for example. They are really good at finding the natural strengths people have and using them to their potential,” an HHS senior wrote in an assessment of the school.

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 schools in New York.

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