Longwood High School vs. William Floyd High School
Should you attend Longwood High School or William Floyd High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Longwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
William Floyd High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 2,993 students in grades 9-12, Longwood High School ranks in the top 20% 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% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,107 students in grades 9-12, William Floyd High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,993 students
3,107 students
Total Classroom Teachers
220 teachers
223 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#718 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1591 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
65-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
79%
Graduation Rate
92%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
709
700
Grade 10 Students
753
736
Grade 11 Students
735
800
Grade 12 Students
749
816
Ungraded Students
47
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
31%
48%
% Black
20%
17%
% White
41%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%