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Lindenhurst Senior High School vs. Walter G O'connell Copiague High School

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School Overview

School
Lindenhurst Senior High School
300 Charles St
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Walter G O'connell Copiague High School
1100 Dixon Ave
Copiague, NY 11726
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Lindenhurst Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools 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 20%)

Walter G O'connell Copiague High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,854 students in grades 9-12, Lindenhurst Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,586 students in grades 9-12, Walter G O'connell Copiague High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,854 students
1,586 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lindenhurst Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Walter G O'connell Copiague High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lindenhurst Senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walter G O'connell Copiague High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
161 teachers
113 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lindenhurst Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Walter G O'connell Copiague High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lindenhurst Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lindenhurst Union Free School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Walter G O'connell Copiague High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Copiague Union Free School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#619 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
#637 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lindenhurst Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Walter G O'connell Copiague High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
84%
(Top 20% in NY)
85-89%
(Top 10% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lindenhurst Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lindenhurst Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walter G O'connell Copiague High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Copiague Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in NY)
60-69%
(Top 30% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lindenhurst Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lindenhurst Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walter G O'connell Copiague High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Copiague Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85%
(Top 50% in NY)
79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lindenhurst Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lindenhurst Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walter G O'connell Copiague High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Copiague Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
95%
(Top 30% in NY)
93%
(Top 30% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lindenhurst Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lindenhurst Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Walter G O'connell Copiague High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Copiague Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lindenhurst Senior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Walter G O'connell Copiague High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
421
401
Grade 10 Students
494
389
Grade 11 Students
442
400
Grade 12 Students
462
394
Ungraded Students
35
2

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lindenhurst Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lindenhurst Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Walter G O'connell Copiague High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Copiague Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lindenhurst Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lindenhurst Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Walter G O'connell Copiague High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Copiague Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lindenhurst Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lindenhurst Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Walter G O'connell Copiague High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Copiague Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
57%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lindenhurst Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lindenhurst Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Walter G O'connell Copiague High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Copiague Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lindenhurst Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lindenhurst Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Walter G O'connell Copiague High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Copiague Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.56
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lindenhurst Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lindenhurst Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Walter G O'connell Copiague High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Copiague Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lindenhurst Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lindenhurst Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Walter G O'connell Copiague High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Copiague Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lindenhurst Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lindenhurst Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Walter G O'connell Copiague High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Copiague Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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