Serving 1,290 students in grades 9-12, Wellington C Mepham 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 98% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,290 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 98% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wellington C Mepham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Wellington C Mepham High School's student population of 1,290 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wellington C Mepham High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wellington C Mepham High School is 0.47, 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
#280 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
71%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
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 Wellington C Mepham High School's ranking?
Wellington C Mepham High School is ranked #280 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Wellington C Mepham High School often compared to?
Wellington C Mepham High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sanford H Calhoun High School, John F Kennedy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
98% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wellington C Mepham High School?
The graduation rate of Wellington C Mepham High School is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wellington C Mepham High School?
1,290 students attend Wellington C Mepham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Wellington C Mepham High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wellington C Mepham High School?
Wellington C Mepham High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wellington C Mepham High School offer ?
Wellington C Mepham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wellington C Mepham High School part of?
Wellington C Mepham High School is part of Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District.
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