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East Meadow High School

101 Carman Ave
East Meadow, NY 11554

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10/

Top 1%

Tel: (516) 228-5331

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East Meadow High School serves 1,441 students in grades 9-12.

East Meadow High School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 98% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New York state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,441 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 30% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 98% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Meadow High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

East Meadow High School's student population of 1,441 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 126 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

1,441 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

126 teachers

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School Rankings

East Meadow High School is ranked within the top 1% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of East Meadow High School is 0.65, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (NY)

Overall Testing Rank

#22 out of 4093 schools
(Top 1%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

98%

55%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≥95%

62%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

12:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

21%

10%

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Hispanic

22%

28%

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Black

17%

White

51%

41%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.65

0.72

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Graduation Rate

95%

83%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

20%

52%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

East Meadow Union Free School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Meadow High School's ranking?

East Meadow High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

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 ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).

What is the graduation rate of East Meadow High School?

The graduation rate of East Meadow High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 83%.

How many students attend East Meadow High School?

1,441 students attend East Meadow High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

51% of East Meadow High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of East Meadow High School?

East Meadow High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.

What grades does East Meadow High School offer ?

East Meadow High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is East Meadow High School part of?

East Meadow High School is part of East Meadow Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,441 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 98% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education