Serving 333 students in grades 9-12, Earl L Vandermeulen High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Earl L Vandermeulen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Earl L Vandermeulen High School's student population of 333 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
333 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Earl L Vandermeulen High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Earl L Vandermeulen High School is 0.44, 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
#150 out of 4093 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
11%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
74%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Earl L Vandermeulen High School's ranking?
Earl L Vandermeulen High School is ranked #150 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Earl L Vandermeulen High School often compared to?
Earl L Vandermeulen High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ward Melville Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Earl L Vandermeulen High School?
The graduation rate of Earl L Vandermeulen High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Earl L Vandermeulen High School?
333 students attend Earl L Vandermeulen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Earl L Vandermeulen High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Earl L Vandermeulen High School?
Earl L Vandermeulen High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Earl L Vandermeulen High School offer ?
Earl L Vandermeulen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Earl L Vandermeulen High School part of?
Earl L Vandermeulen High School is part of Port Jefferson Union Free School District.
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