The top reported proficiency rate is 55% in English language arts. The lowest is 31% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Greenport High School
Greenport High School serves grades seven through twelve in a small waterfront village on the North Fork of Long Island, where it shares its Front Street location with the district's elementary school and sits within walking distance of the village's historic downtown, marina, and LIRR station. The school enrolls students across a range of demographic backgrounds and economic circumstances, with a substantial share of families qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
The school's academic profile shows mixed results. In seventh-grade English language arts, about half of students reached proficiency, while seventh-grade math proficiency was considerably lower. Eighth-grade results were mixed: ELA proficiency improved to above half of students, math proficiency dropped to around one-quarter, and science proficiency was in the low-to-middle range. Overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits below the midpoint among Suffolk County's districts. A parent may want to look into what support and intervention the school offers for students who are not meeting proficiency, particularly in mathematics, and what pathways exist for students at different readiness levels.
The enrollment is small for a junior-senior high school, distributed fairly evenly across grades seven through twelve. The student body is predominantly Hispanic with a white minority and smaller shares of Black and multiracial students. Over three-fifths of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic pressures facing working families in a village where median home values and the cost of living have risen substantially while local wages have not kept pace.
The district faces significant financial strain that affects the school environment. For the 2026-27 school year, the district proposed budget cuts including elimination of instructional positions district-wide, signaling ongoing budget pressures that families should monitor. However, voters approved a capital project to replace aging athletic facilities, including the track, field, and locker rooms, funded from reserves with no property-tax impact. The district also extended a USDA program providing free breakfast and lunch to all students through mid-2028, a meaningful benefit for families. Additionally, the district established an in-district autism program at the elementary school, keeping students who need those services within the district rather than requiring them to travel.
Greenport is a compact historic village with strong walkability, an active downtown along Front Street anchored by shops, restaurants, galleries, and waterfront access, and a central location on Long Island's North Fork. The housing market has grown substantially more expensive in recent years, creating affordability challenges for local workers and families. The village is working on planning changes to allow more housing units and mixed-use development. Daily life centers on the waterfront park with its carousel and marina, the library, and community events, and the school sits integrated into this village fabric rather than set apart.
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