Sewanhaka Central High School District

77 Landau Ave
Floral Park, NY 11001-3603
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Sewanhaka Central High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 7,807 students in Sewanhaka Central High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Sewanhaka Central High School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,802 Schools
# Students
7,807 Students
2,526,339 Students
# Teachers
603 Teachers
214,998 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Sewanhaka Central High School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NY)
#80 out of 788 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Sewanhaka Central High   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
76%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sewanhaka Central High   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
83%
62%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sewanhaka Central High   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
95%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Sewanhaka Central High   School District and public school graduation rate of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.76
0.72
# American Indian Students
18 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2,003 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
26%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,704 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
29%
# Black Students
1,731 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
22%
16%
# White Students
2,302 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
30%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
35 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
-
173,949
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
175,863
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
179,873
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
179,590
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
182,759
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
184,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
186,526
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,166
191,086
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,272
194,590
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,308
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,322
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,297
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,330
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
112
36,758

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,382 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,089. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,932 is less than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$206 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Sewanhaka Central High   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$203 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart display total spending of Sewanhaka Central High   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$26,382
$31,089
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Sewanhaka Central High   School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$25,932
$31,958
This chart display average spending per public school student in Sewanhaka Central High   School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Sewanhaka Central High School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Hyde Park Memorial High School
Math: 79% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Leonard Blvd
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 488-9500
Grades: 7-12
| 1,763 students
Rank: #22.
Elmont Memorial High School
Math: 81% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
555 Ridge Rd
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 488-9200
Grades: 7-12
| 1,540 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Floral Park Memorial High School
Math: 75% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
210 Locust St
Floral Park, NY 11001
(516) 488-9300
Grades: 7-12
| 1,328 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
H Frank Carey High School
Math: 75% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
230 Poppy Ave
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 539-9400
Grades: 7-12
| 1,599 students
Rank: #55.
Sewanhaka High School
Math: 70% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Tulip Ave
Floral Park, NY 11001
(516) 488-9600
Grades: 7-12
| 1,577 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sewanhaka Central High School District?
Sewanhaka Central High School District manages 5 public schools serving 7,807 students.
What is the rank of Sewanhaka Central High School District?
Sewanhaka Central High School District is ranked #75 out of 786 school districts in New York (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sewanhaka Central High School District?
30% of Sewanhaka Central High School District students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 22% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sewanhaka Central High School District?
Sewanhaka Central High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Sewanhaka Central High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,932 is less than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: 07-12
  • Enrollment: 7,807 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 95% (Top 20% in NY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 83% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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