Ward Melville High School is a public high school in the Three Village Central School District of Suffolk County, New York on Long Island, serving grades ten through twelve.
Serving 1,442 students in grades 9-12, Ward Melville Senior 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 86% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (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 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,442 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 96% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: WARD MELVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL’s attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 38.9 square miles in East Setauket, NY, with a typical drive to the school taking about 5-10 minutes. The zone's average distance from the school to its edge is around 3 miles, reaching up to 10.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ward Melville Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ward Melville Senior High School's student population of 1,442 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 138 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,442 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
138 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ward Melville Senior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ward Melville Senior High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#91 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
98%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
55%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Patriots
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ward Melville Senior High School's ranking?
Ward Melville Senior High School is ranked #91 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ward Melville Senior High School often compared to?
Ward Melville Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Earl L Vandermeulen High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ward Melville Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Ward Melville Senior High School is 98%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Ward Melville Senior High School?
1,442 students attend Ward Melville Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Ward Melville Senior High School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ward Melville Senior High School?
Ward Melville Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ward Melville Senior High School offer ?
Ward Melville Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ward Melville Senior High School part of?
Ward Melville Senior High School is part of Three Village Central School District.
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