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William Floyd High School vs. Longwood High School

Should you attend William Floyd High School or Longwood 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
William Floyd High School
240 Mastic Beach Rd
Mastic Beach, NY 11951
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Longwood High School
100 Longwood Rd
Middle Island, NY 11953
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 3,123 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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
3,123 students
2,993 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at William Floyd 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 Longwood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at William Floyd High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Longwood High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
224 teachers
225 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at William Floyd 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 Longwood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at William Floyd High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the William Floyd Union Free 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 Longwood High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Longwood 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

#1591 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#718 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of William Floyd 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 Longwood High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
60%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William Floyd High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the William Floyd Union Free 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 Longwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Longwood Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
94%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William Floyd High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the William Floyd Union Free 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 Longwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Longwood Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
81%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William Floyd High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the William Floyd Union Free 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 Longwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Longwood Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
91%
(Top 50% in NY)
92%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of William Floyd High School with the average graduation rate observed in the William Floyd Union Free 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 Longwood High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Longwood 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 William Floyd High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Longwood High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
726
739
Grade 10 Students
775
717
Grade 11 Students
796
737
Grade 12 Students
765
758
Ungraded Students
61
42

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at William Floyd High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the William Floyd Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Longwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Longwood Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at William Floyd High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the William Floyd Union Free 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 Longwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Longwood 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
45%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at William Floyd High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the William Floyd Union Free 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 Longwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Longwood 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
17%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at William Floyd High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the William Floyd Union Free 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 Black at Longwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Longwood 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.
% White
31%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at William Floyd High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the William Floyd Union Free 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 Longwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Longwood 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
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at William Floyd High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the William Floyd Union Free 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 Longwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Longwood 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.
0.68
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of William Floyd High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the William Floyd Union Free 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 Longwood High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Longwood 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
51%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at William Floyd High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the William Floyd Union Free 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 Longwood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Longwood 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
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at William Floyd High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the William Floyd Union Free 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 Longwood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Longwood 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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