Westbury High School vs. Elmont Memorial High School
Should I attend Westbury High School or Elmont Memorial 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
Westbury High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Elmont Memorial 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
Overview
Serving 1,595 students in grades 9-12, Westbury High School ranks in the top 30% 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 79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,540 students in grades 7-12, Elmont Memorial 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 81% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
1,595 students
1,540 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
123 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#941 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#668 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
83%
Graduation Rate
86%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
232
Grade 8 Students
-
241
Grade 9 Students
385
250
Grade 10 Students
398
288
Grade 11 Students
413
271
Grade 12 Students
399
245
Ungraded Students
-
13
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
13%
% Hispanic
74%
18%
% Black
23%
66%
% White
1%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.40
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
11%