The Central High School District is proud to learn that it was just ranked No. 66 in the nation in Niche.com's 2023 study of 10,751 school districts across the United States.  

This represents an incredible accomplishment, and a significant climb in the rankings since 2019. It was alsoranked No. 15 in the State of New York out of 700 districts.  

All three of the district's high schools, Kennedy, Calhoun and Mepham, were ranked in the top 60 in NYS out of many thousands of high schools statewide. Similarly impressive, both Grand Avenue and Merrick Avenue middle schools were listed in the top 40 in New York. 

These rankings are based on factors obtained from the U.S. Department of Education and include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality and public school district ratings. 

“We are pleased that the Central High School District continues to receive accolades and high rankings from national publications,” Superintendent of Michael Harrington said. "We are proud of our students who consistently achieve success in a variety of academic, artistic and athletic areas. This is a credit to our engaged and driven student body, conscientious faculty and staff, committed board of education and wonderful and supportive school community. 

Date Added: 10/7/2022