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Syosset Senior High School vs. Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School

Should you attend Syosset Senior High School or Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk 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
Syosset Senior High School
70 S Woods Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School
50 Kennedy Dr
Plainview, NY 11803
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Syosset Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)

Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 2,370 students in grades 9-12, Syosset Senior High School ranks in the top 5% 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 86% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,709 students in grades 9-12, Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk 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 87% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (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 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,370 students
1,709 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Syosset 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 Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Syosset Senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
227 teachers
145 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Syosset 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 Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Syosset Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Syosset Central 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 Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central 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

#143 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
#124 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Syosset Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
86%
(Top 10% in NY)
87%
(Top 5% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Syosset Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Syosset Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
88%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
86%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Syosset Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Syosset Central 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 Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥99%
(Top 1% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
95%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Syosset Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Syosset Central 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 Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥99%
(Top 1% in NY)
≥99%
(Top 1% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Syosset Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Syosset Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Syosset Senior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
627
434
Grade 10 Students
594
427
Grade 11 Students
600
451
Grade 12 Students
536
388
Ungraded Students
13
9

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
48%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Syosset Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Syosset Central 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 Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central 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
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Syosset Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Syosset Central 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 Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central 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
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Syosset Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Syosset Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% White
44%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Syosset Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Syosset Central 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 Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central 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 Syosset Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Syosset Central 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 Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Syosset Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Syosset Central 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 Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central 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
13%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Syosset Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Syosset Central 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 Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central 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
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Syosset Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Syosset Central 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 Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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