Serving 716 students in grades 9-12, Shoreham-wading River High School ranks in the top 10% 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 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 716 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shoreham-wading River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Shoreham-wading River High School's student population of 716 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
716 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shoreham-wading River High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shoreham-wading River High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#266 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
10%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
86%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shoreham-wading River High School's ranking?
Shoreham-wading River High School is ranked #266 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shoreham-wading River High School?
The graduation rate of Shoreham-wading River High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Shoreham-wading River High School?
716 students attend Shoreham-wading River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Shoreham-wading River High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shoreham-wading River High School?
Shoreham-wading River High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Shoreham-wading River High School offer ?
Shoreham-wading River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shoreham-wading River High School part of?
Shoreham-wading River High School is part of Shoreham-Wading River Central School District.
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