Serving 630 students in grades 9-12, Southampton 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 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (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 54% 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: 630 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southampton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Southampton High School's student population of 630 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
630 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southampton High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southampton High School is 0.60, 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
#173 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
44%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
46%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southampton High School's ranking?
Southampton High School is ranked #173 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Southampton High School often compared to?
Southampton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hampton Bays High School, Westhampton Beach Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southampton High School?
The graduation rate of Southampton High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Southampton High School?
630 students attend Southampton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Southampton High School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southampton High School?
Southampton High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Southampton High School offer ?
Southampton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southampton High School part of?
Southampton High School is part of Southampton Union Free School District.
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