Wellington C. Mepham High School is a public high school located on a 21-acre campus in North Bellmore, New York. It is the oldest of three high schools in the Bellmore–Merrick Central High School District.
Serving 1,191 students in grades 9-12, Wellington C Mepham High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). 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 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,191 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Wellington C Mepham High School's student population of 1,191 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
Year Founded
1935
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 27, 2025
School Rankings
Wellington C Mepham High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wellington C Mepham High School is 0.51, 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
#716 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
15%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
68%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wellington C Mepham High School's ranking?
Wellington C Mepham High School is ranked #716 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 96%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wellington C Mepham High School?
1,191 students attend Wellington C Mepham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Wellington C Mepham High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% 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 11:1, which is equal to 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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