Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School

50 Kennedy Dr
Plainview, NY 11803
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 1,604 students in grades 9-12, Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than 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 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,604 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 98% (Top 5% in NY)
  • : Top 1%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : 95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School's student population of 1,604 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 146 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,604 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
146 teachers
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School Rankings

Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School ranks within the top 1% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School is 0.51, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#29 out of 4093 schools
(Top 1%)
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≥99%
55%
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95%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
10%
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Hispanic
6%
29%
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Black
n/a
16%
White
65%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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98%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School's ranking?
Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School is ranked #29 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School often compared to?
Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Syosset Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School?
The graduation rate of Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School is 98%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School?
1,604 students attend Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School?
Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School offer ?
Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School part of?
Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School is part of Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,604 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 98% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : 95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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