Nanuet Senior High School
| Nanuet Senior High School | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
103 Church Street , New York 10954 41°5′16″N 74°0′5″W / 41.08778°N 74.00139°W | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1959[1] |
School district | Nanuet Union Free School District |
Principal | Michael Mahoney |
Teaching staff | 66.92 (FTE)[2] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 761 (2023–2024)[2] |
Student to teacher ratio | 11.37[2] |
| Colors | Black and gold |
| Mascot | Golden Knight |
| Accreditation |  Blue Ribbon
2016, 2022 |
| Affiliations | Section 1 (NYSPHSAA) |
| Website | nshs.nanuetsd.org |
Nanuet Senior High School is a public high school located in Nanuet, New York. It is formally known as "Nanuet Senior High School: The John P. Burke Building," named after the school's long-time principal. The Nanuet Senior High School houses grades 9–12.
School structure
Its leadership team consists of a principal and two assistant principals. In addition there are four guidance counselors, a dean, a nurse, a student assistance counselor, a psychologist, a school resource officer, and department chairpersons. It is part of the Nanuet Union Free School District.
Curriculum
Nanuet's program offers courses in art, English, French, health, mathematics, music, physical education, science, social studies, Spanish language and technology.
Athletics
Athletic teams are usually referred to as the "Nanuet Golden Knights."
Sports Teams:
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey (girls)
- Football
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Volleyball (girls)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Track and Field
- Wrestling (boys)
- Lacrosse
- Golf
- Softball (girls)
- Baseball (boys)
Notable alumni
- Charlie Adler: Known for his work on such cartoons as Tiny Toons, Rocko's Modern Life, and Cow and Chicken.
- Joseph Glover: Professor of mathematics, past provost of the University of Florida.[3]
- Kenneth Kiesler: American symphony orchestra and opera conductor
- Jamie Kurisko: American football tight end
- James Maritato: professional wrestler known for his work with World Wrestling Entertainment and Extreme Championship Wrestling.
- Greg Reitman: Environmentalist, film director, and producer.
- Ronald Thomas (cellist): American classical cellist
- Scott Wittman: known for his work as a director, lyricist, and writer for Broadway, concerts, and television.
References
- ↑ "New School, Added Teachers For Expected 1700 Students". Orangetown Telegram. August 27, 1959. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- 1 2 3 "Nanuet Senior High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
- ↑ "Interview conducted by Eugene Dynkin with Joseph Glover January 1987 in Ithaca, New York at Dynkin's home", ecommons.cornell.edu, Cornell University, 32:00-32:28, retrieved March 26, 2024