Westbury Senior High School is a ninth-through-12th-grade school of the Westbury Union Free School District, the district covering the village of Westbury, New York, USA. Westbury High School serves 1,500 students from locations on and near the North Shore of Long Island, in Nassau County.
Serving 1,574 students in grades 9-12, Westbury High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower 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 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,574 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westbury High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Old Westbury, NY, covering approximately 5.4 square miles. The zone typically allows for a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westbury High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Westbury High School's student population of 1,574 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,574 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1921
School Calendar
School Rankings
Westbury High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westbury High School is 0.39, 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
#1386 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
76%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2007–2024. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
School Mascot
Dragons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westbury High School's ranking?
Westbury High School is ranked #1386 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Westbury High School often compared to?
Westbury High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baldwin Senior High School, Elmont Memorial High School, Wellington C Mepham High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% 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 Westbury High School?
The graduation rate of Westbury High School is 93%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Westbury High School?
1,574 students attend Westbury High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Westbury High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westbury High School?
Westbury High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Westbury High School offer ?
Westbury High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westbury High School part of?
Westbury High School is part of Westbury Union Free School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Overall, Westbury High School is a great place to be. They have a good handful of acdemic programs and they have a few extracurricular activities as well, including a robotics team which enters various tournaments, building various 'bots and an AV team who helps out when it comes to making smooth-running plays. There is also various music programs and an Art club which I'm personally well-acquainted with, being appointed the student president of the group. Together, all the groups help this school complete various events.
There's two levels to the school, connected by stairs only, however its' fairly acessible and doesn't require much effort to climb them, so even handicapped students shouldn't have much trouble with a bit of help from students or staff.
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