Spackenkill High School vs. Arlington High School
Should I attend Spackenkill High School or Arlington High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Spackenkill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
Arlington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 504 students in grades 9-12, Spackenkill High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,619 students in grades 9-12, Arlington High School ranks in the top 30% 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 95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
504 students
2,619 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
191 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#150 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#1174 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
95%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
58%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
135
644
Grade 10 Students
129
624
Grade 11 Students
121
660
Grade 12 Students
119
660
Ungraded Students
-
31
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
4%
% Hispanic
16%
20%
% Black
16%
9%
% White
52%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%