Great Neck Village High School facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Great Neck Village High School |
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614 Middle Neck Road
, 11023
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| Coordinates | 40°48′11″N 73°44′11″W / 40.80306°N 73.73652°W |
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| Established | 1971 |
| Principal | Stephen Goldberg |
| Faculty | 6.00 FTEs |
| Enrollment | 37 (2018-19) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 6.17 |
Great Neck Village High School, also known as Village School or VS, is a special public high school in Great Neck, New York. It's an alternative school, which means it offers a different way of learning. The school helps students in grades 8 through 12.
Village School is part of the Great Neck School District. It's one of three high schools there. The other two are Great Neck North High School and Great Neck South High School.
This school is known for its unique programs. It has an outdoor education program. It also helps students get ready for college. Plus, it welcomes students with disabilities, making sure everyone can learn together.
A person named Arnie Langberg helped start the school. Many people think he was very important in creating public alternative schools. The school also has its own newspaper called 'The Villager'.
About Village School Students
Village School is a great place for students who might need extra support. Some students may feel lost in bigger high schools. Others might have social or emotional challenges. This school helps them feel more comfortable.
The school's calm and friendly approach helps students with these issues. Students who felt alone in a large school often do very well here. They find the smaller classes and personal attention helpful.
In the 2010-2011 school year, 39 students went to Village School. The school can have up to 50 students. About half of the students receive special education support.
Student Diversity
The students at Village School come from many different backgrounds. Here's a look at the student body in 2010-2011:
- 2 Black or African American students (5% of students)
- 4 Hispanic or Latino students (10% of students)
- 5 Asian or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander students (13% of students)
- 28 White students (72% of students)
Famous Former Students
- Nikki Blonsky is an actress who attended Village School. She joined the school in her sophomore year.
