Serving 695 students in grades 7-12, Babylon Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 695 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Babylon Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Babylon Junior-senior High School's student population of 695 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
695 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Babylon Junior-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 Babylon Junior-senior High School is 0.39, 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
#1176 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
77%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Babylon Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Babylon Junior-senior High School is ranked #1176 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Babylon Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Babylon Junior-senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Babylon Junior-senior High School?
695 students attend Babylon Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Babylon Junior-senior High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Babylon Junior-senior High School?
Babylon Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Babylon Junior-senior High School offer ?
Babylon Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Babylon Junior-senior High School part of?
Babylon Junior-senior High School is part of Babylon Union Free School District.
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