Top Rankings
Shoreham-Wading River Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,932 students in Shoreham-Wading River Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Shoreham-Wading River Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
1,932 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Shoreham-Wading River Central School District, which is ranked #192 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#183 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
15%
31%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
79%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $41,389 is higher than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $40,762 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$80 MM
$87,503 MM
Spending
$79 MM
$90,091 MM
Revenue / Student
$41,389
$34,989
Spending / Student
$40,762
$36,024
Best Shoreham-Wading River Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shoreham-wading River High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250a Rt 25a
Shoreham, NY 11786
(631) 821-8264
Shoreham, NY 11786
(631) 821-8264
Gr: 9-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Wading River School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 Wadng Rvr Mnr Rd
Wading River, NY 11792
(631) 821-8253
Wading River, NY 11792
(631) 821-8253
Gr: 3-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Albert G Prodell Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Randall Rd
Shoreham, NY 11786
(631) 821-8210
Shoreham, NY 11786
(631) 821-8210
Gr: 6-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Miller Avenue School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3 Miller Ave
Shoreham, NY 11786
(631) 821-8232
Shoreham, NY 11786
(631) 821-8232
Gr: K-2 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shoreham-Wading River Central School District?
Shoreham-Wading River Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,932 students.
What is the rank of Shoreham-Wading River Central School District?
Shoreham-Wading River Central School District is ranked #192 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shoreham-Wading River Central School District?
79% of Shoreham-Wading River Central School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shoreham-Wading River Central School District?
Shoreham-Wading River Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Shoreham-Wading River Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $40,762 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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