Walter G O'connell Copiague High School serves 1,517 students in grades 9-12.
Walter G O'connell Copiague High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,517 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walter G O'connell Copiague 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
Walter G O'connell Copiague High School's student population of 1,517 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Walter G O'connell Copiague High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Walter G O'connell Copiague High School is 0.55, 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
#336 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
62%
28%
Black
24%
17%
White
11%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walter G O'connell Copiague High School's ranking?
Walter G O'connell Copiague High School is ranked #336 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?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walter G O'connell Copiague High School?
The graduation rate of Walter G O'connell Copiague High School is 94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 83%.
How many students attend Walter G O'connell Copiague High School?
1,517 students attend Walter G O'connell Copiague High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Walter G O'connell Copiague High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter G O'connell Copiague High School?
Walter G O'connell Copiague High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 12:1.
What grades does Walter G O'connell Copiague High School offer ?
Walter G O'connell Copiague High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Walter G O'connell Copiague High School part of?
Walter G O'connell Copiague High School is part of Copiague Union Free School District.
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