Farmingdale High School is a public high school located in Farmingdale, New York on Long Island. It is the only high school operated by the Farmingdale Union Free School District. The building opened in 1962.
Serving 1,690 students in grades 9-12, Farmingdale Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,690 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 90% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Farmingdale Senior High School's student population of 1,690 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 161 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,690 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
161 teachers
Year Founded
1913
Colors
White, Green
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Daler
School Rankings
Farmingdale Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farmingdale Senior High School is 0.62, 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
#1172 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
30%
30%
Black
7%
16%
White
53%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Daler
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farmingdale Senior High School's ranking?
Farmingdale Senior High School is ranked #1172 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Farmingdale Senior High School often compared to?
Farmingdale Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Massapequa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Farmingdale Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Farmingdale Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Farmingdale Senior High School?
1,690 students attend Farmingdale Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Farmingdale Senior High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Farmingdale Senior High School?
Farmingdale Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Farmingdale Senior High School offer ?
Farmingdale Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Farmingdale Senior High School part of?
Farmingdale Senior High School is part of Farmingdale Union Free School District.
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