Serving 1,013 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 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 98% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 48% 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: 1,013 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 98% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- 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
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Division Avenue Senior High School's student population of 1,013 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,013 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Division Avenue Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Division Avenue Senior High School is 0.63, 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
#295 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
10%
Hispanic
27%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
52%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #295 out of 4,093 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?
98% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Division Avenue Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Division Avenue Senior High School is 96%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Division Avenue Senior High School?
1,013 students attend Division Avenue Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Division Avenue Senior High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% 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 12:1, which is higher than 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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 11/9/2010
My daughter has a weighted average of 94+ and is not in the top 10%. Great school.
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