Serving 863 students in grades 9-12, Plainedge Senior High School ranks in the top 5% 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 94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: 863 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plainedge Senior 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
School Overview
Plainedge Senior High School's student population of 863 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
863 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Plainedge Senior 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 Plainedge Senior High School is 0.27, 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
#83 out of 4093 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
8%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
85%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
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 Plainedge Senior High School's ranking?
Plainedge Senior High School is ranked #83 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Plainedge Senior High School often compared to?
Plainedge Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Massapequa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥99% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plainedge Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Plainedge Senior High School is 98%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Plainedge Senior High School?
863 students attend Plainedge Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Plainedge Senior High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plainedge Senior High School?
Plainedge Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Plainedge Senior High School offer ?
Plainedge Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Plainedge Senior High School part of?
Plainedge Senior High School is part of Plainedge Union Free School District.
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