Serving 1,927 students in grades 9-12, Bay Shore Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,927 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 92% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bay Shore Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Bay Shore Senior High School's student population of 1,927 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 169 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,927 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
169 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bay Shore Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay Shore Senior High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1109 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
47%
29%
Black
19%
16%
White
27%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bay Shore Senior High School's ranking?
Bay Shore Senior High School is ranked #1109 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bay Shore Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Bay Shore Senior High School is 88%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Bay Shore Senior High School?
1,927 students attend Bay Shore Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Bay Shore Senior High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay Shore Senior High School?
Bay Shore Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bay Shore Senior High School offer ?
Bay Shore Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bay Shore Senior High School part of?
Bay Shore Senior High School is part of Bay Shore Union Free School District.
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