William Floyd High School vs. Longwood High School
Should I attend William Floyd High School or Longwood 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
William Floyd High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Longwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,921 students in grades 9-12, William Floyd High School ranks in the top 30% 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 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,025 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,921 students
3,025 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
217 teachers
215 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#853 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#632 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
90%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
75-79%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
738
769
Grade 10 Students
732
795
Grade 11 Students
707
703
Grade 12 Students
688
713
Ungraded Students
56
45
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
37%
29%
% Black
17%
18%
% White
39%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%