Serving 3,025 students in grades 9-12, Bayside High School ranks in the top 20% 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 91% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,025 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 91% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bayside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Bayside High School's student population of 3,025 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 186 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,025 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
186 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bayside High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayside High School is 0.70, 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
#638 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
45%
10%
Hispanic
26%
29%
Black
12%
16%
White
14%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayside High School's ranking?
Bayside High School is ranked #638 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bayside High School often compared to?
Bayside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Francis Lewis High School, Benjamin N Cardozo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bayside High School?
The graduation rate of Bayside High School is 99%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bayside High School?
3,025 students attend Bayside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Bayside High School students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bayside High School?
Bayside High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bayside High School offer ?
Bayside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bayside High School part of?
Bayside High School is part of New York City Geographic District #26 School District.
School Reviews
5 9/20/2013
Hi,
I am a graduate student from Batside High School. I graduated on Friday, June 22nd, 1979 @ 10:00am. I just would like to say that I really liked Bayside High School and the teachers were very helpful.
Sincerely,
Haydee Torres.
By the way, I am trying to find Carol TrRios who graduated a year before me. I would like to know about her whereabouts . Thank you.
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