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US Presidential Scholars: 6 NY High School Seniors Awarded Top Honor US Presidential Scholars: 6 NY High School Seniors Awarded Top Honor
US Presidential Scholars: 6 NY High School Seniors Awarded Top Honor These students have a date with the president. Six graduating seniors from New York were among just 161 high school students across the country to be selected as a US Presidential Scholar, one of the nation’s highest honors for students. Established in 1964, the award recognizes distinguished seniors who have shown exceptional accomplishments in areas like academics, leadership, and service to their school and communities. The program was later expanded to include students in the visual, creative, and performing arts, and in career and technical education fields. In the Empire State, the…

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by Michael Mashburn
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These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Nassau County, Report Says These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Nassau County, Report Says
These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Nassau County, Report Says The grades are in and these high schools are a cut above the rest, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. After considering a number of key areas, the following schools were ranked in the website’s 2023 “Best Public High Schools in Nassau County” report: No. 1 - Jericho Senior High School No. 2 - Great Neck South High School No. 3 - Syosset Senior High School No. 4 - Roslyn High School No. 5 - Manhasset Secondary School All five high schools earned an overall grade of A+, receiving top marks in the academics, teachers, and college prep categories. The diversity category…

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by Michael Mashburn
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These Long Island Schools Honored For Excellent Scholars, Athletes These Long Island Schools Honored For Excellent Scholars, Athletes
These Long Island Schools Honored For Excellent Scholars, Athletes Just 35 high schools across Long Island were given a special designation for their stellar athletes who double as stellar academics. The New York State Public High School Athletic Association, or NYSPHSAA, announced its 2022-2023 “School of Distinction” list on Thursday, July 27. Out of all 84 schools given the award, 35 were from Long Island. In order to qualify, a high school must have 100 percent of its varsity teams qualify for a “Scholar-Athlete team award,” which designates that the team’s average GPA is greater than or equal to a 90. The schools that made the cut from Suffolk C…

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by Sophie Grieser
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These Westchester Schools Among Top 20 In NY, Report Says These Westchester Schools Among Top 20 In NY, Report Says
These Westchester Schools Among Top 20 In NY, Report Says When it comes to getting a quality education, several New York schools are a cut above the rest, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. Of the top 20 best schools in the states, nine can be found on Long Island and two are in Westchester County, according to the website’s 2023 “Best Public Schools in New York,” report.  The following schools were given an overall grade of A+ when considering a number of key areas, such as academics, diversity, and college prep: No. 5 - Nassau County: Jericho Senior High School No. 6 - Nassau County: Great Neck South High School No…

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by Michael Mashburn
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These Long Island High School Seniors Named Regeneron Scholars These Long Island High School Seniors Named Regeneron Scholars
These Long Island High School Seniors Named Regeneron Scholars Thirty-eight high school seniors on Long Island are among the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2023, regarded as the nation’s oldest and most prestigious scholastic science and math competition, the Society for Science announced on Tuesday, Jan. 10.The 300 will be awarded $2,000 each and their schools will be awarded $2,000 for each enrolled scholar. The Regeneron Science Talent Search scholars were selected from 1,949 applications from 627 high schools across 48 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and four other countries.  The following Long Island students we…

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by Joe Lombardi
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This Long Island High School Ranks Among Top 10 Statewide, New Report Says This Long Island High School Ranks Among Top 10 Statewide, New Report Says
This Long Island High School Ranks Among Top 10 Statewide, New Report Says A Long Island high school is among the top 10 in New York, according to a new ranking from the school review site Niche. Jericho Senior High School, part of the Jericho Union Free School District in Jericho, was ranked No. 5 out of 1,255 public high schools in the state with an overall grade of A+. It was ranked No. 1 in best public high schools in Nassau County. Scores are based on a variety of school statistics like math and reading test scores, in addition to reviews from students and parents, according to Niche. Earlier report: 4 Long Island Public Schools Rank In Top 10 Statew…

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by Michael Mashburn
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41 From Long Island Named Regeneron Science Scholars 41 From Long Island Named Regeneron Science Scholars
41 From Long Island Named Regeneron Science Scholars A total of 41 of Long Island’s best and brightest high school seniors were among 300 chosen to compete with some of the nation’s top students in the Regeneron Science Talent Search competition. The 300 scholars were chosen out of 1,760 applications that were received from 611 high schools across 49 states. The 300 hail from 193 American and international high schools, Puerto Rico, and two other countries. Each of the scholars chosen and their schools will receive $2,000 for their school According to the Society for Science, “scholars were chosen based on their exceptional research skills,…

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by Zak Failla
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Long Island High Schools Among Best In NY, Nation In U.S. News Rankings Long Island High Schools Among Best In NY, Nation In U.S. News Rankings
Long Island High Schools Among Best In NY, Nation In U.S. News Rankings Long Island is well-represented in a brand-new U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools National Rankings. The following high schools made the Top 50 in New York State: Jericho Senior High School is ranked 13th within New York and 137th in the nation. Garden City High School is ranked 20th in New York and 180th nationally. Manhasset Secondary School is ranked 23rd within New York and 192nd in the country. Great Neck South High School is ranked 26th within New York and 232nd in the nation. Cold Spring Harbor High School is ranked 28th within New York and 247th nationally. Syosset Se…

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by Joe Lombardi