Garden City Public Schools

Garden City High School has earned recognition as one of 42 Long Island high schools to be named a School of Excellence by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association for the 2024-25 school year.

The School of Excellence honor is awarded to schools where at least 75% of varsity teams qualify for the Scholar-Athlete Team Award. To achieve this distinction, a minimum of 75% of student-athletes on each team must maintain a grade point average of 90% or higher, highlighting a balance of academic achievement and athletic commitment.

This year, 331 schools across New York State were recognized as either Schools of Excellence or Schools of Distinction, reflecting the outstanding dedication of student-athletes, coaches and school communities to creating environments of both educational and athletic success.

Garden City High School’s recognition as a School of Excellence celebrates not only the hard work of its student-athletes but also the support of teachers, administrators and families who encourage excellence on the field and in the classroom.