Massapequa High School
Tel:
(516) 308-5901
Massapequa High School serves 1,695 students in grades 10-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 97% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Massapequa High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Massapequa High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Massapequa High School's student population of 1,695 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 149 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 10-12 |
| Total Students | 1,695 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 149 teachers |
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School Comparison
Massapequa High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Massapequa High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #59 out of 4239 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 97% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥99% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 27% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 95% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 98% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Massapequa Union Free School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Massapequa High School is Mhs Ames Campus (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Berner Middle School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Unqua Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Massapequa Unqua Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 539 students
0.9 miles
350 Unqua Rd
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5601 0.9 K-5 539 - Massapequa Fairfield Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 516 students
1.0 miles
330 Massapequa Ave
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5301 1.0 K-5 516 - Massapequa Berner Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,626 student
1.1 miles
50 Carman Mill Rd
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5701 1.1 6-8 1,626 - Massapequa Lockhart Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 397 students
1.4 miles
199 Pittsburg Ave
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5401 1.4 K-5 397 - Massapequa Park East Lake Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 507 students
1.5 miles
154 E Lake Ave
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
(516) 308-5201 1.5 K-5 507
School Reviews
| 4 My daughter has been in the Massapequa UFSD her entire academic career. We have been very pleased with the caliber of teachers, the academic criteria and performance, number of clubs, and our sports options. Overall, the Massapequa UFSD is extremely strong and prepares its students for college and other career options. - Posted by Parent - DP |
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