Division Avenue High School is a four-year public high school in Levittown, New York. It is one of two traditional high schools in the Levittown Union Free School District and one of four high schools in the hamlet of Levittown in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County on Long Island.
Serving 1,044 students in grades 9-12, Division Avenue Senior High School ranks in the top 10% 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 is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,044 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 97% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Division Avenue Senior High School serves the northwest part of Levittown, NY, covering an attendance area of approximately 2.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Division Avenue 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
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Division Avenue Senior High School's student population of 1,044 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,044 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Motto
Success For Every Student!
School Rankings
Division Avenue Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Division Avenue Senior High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#346 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
23%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
98%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Blue Dragon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Division Avenue Senior High School's ranking?
Division Avenue Senior High School is ranked #346 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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 52% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Division Avenue Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Division Avenue Senior High School is 98%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Division Avenue Senior High School?
1,044 students attend Division Avenue Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Division Avenue Senior High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Division Avenue Senior High School?
Division Avenue Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Division Avenue Senior High School offer ?
Division Avenue Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Division Avenue Senior High School part of?
Division Avenue Senior High School is part of Levittown Union Free School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
My daughter has a weighted average of 94+ and is not in the top 10%. Great school.
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