Westhampton Beach High School is a public four-year high school for grades 9–12 in Westhampton Beach, New York, which is located at the southeastern end of Suffolk County on Long Island.
Serving 991 students in grades 9-12, Westhampton Beach Senior High School ranks in the top 10% 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 90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 991 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westhampton Beach 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
School Overview
Westhampton Beach Senior High School's student population of 991 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
991 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Colors
White, Green, Grey
School Rankings
Westhampton Beach Senior 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 Westhampton Beach Senior High School is 0.50, 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
#240 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
29%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
65%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Westhampton Beach Senior High School's ranking?
Westhampton Beach Senior High School is ranked #240 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Westhampton Beach Senior High School often compared to?
Westhampton Beach Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hampton Bays High School, Southampton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westhampton Beach Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Westhampton Beach Senior High School is 93%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Westhampton Beach Senior High School?
991 students attend Westhampton Beach Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Westhampton Beach Senior High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westhampton Beach Senior High School?
Westhampton Beach Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Westhampton Beach Senior High School offer ?
Westhampton Beach Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westhampton Beach Senior High School part of?
Westhampton Beach Senior High School is part of Westhampton Beach Union Free School District.
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