Serving 236 students in grades 9-12, Sheepshead Bay High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the New York state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
236 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)80-84%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)80-84%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)11%
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)21%
26%
Black
(15-16)52%
18%
White
(15-16)16%
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)54%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sheepshead Bay High School?
The graduation rate of Sheepshead Bay High School is 54%, which is lower than the New York state average of 81%.
How many students attend Sheepshead Bay High School?
236 students attend Sheepshead Bay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Sheepshead Bay High School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 11% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheepshead Bay High School?
Sheepshead Bay High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sheepshead Bay High School offer ?
Sheepshead Bay High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sheepshead Bay High School part of?
Sheepshead Bay High School is part of New York City Geographic District #22 School District.
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