The Wheatley School is a public high school serving grades 8 through 12 located in Old Westbury, New York. It is the East Williston Union Free School District's sole high school. The school district encompasses all of East Williston and parts of Mineola, Albertson, Old Westbury, and Roslyn Heights.
Serving 689 students in grades 8-12, Wheatley School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 689 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Wheatley School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Old Westbury, NY, encompassing approximately 4.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.9 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wheatley 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
Wheatley School's student population of 689 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
689 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning for a Lifetime
School Rankings
Wheatley School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wheatley School is 0.61, 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
#231 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
36%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wheatley School's ranking?
Wheatley School is ranked #231 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Wheatley School often compared to?
Wheatley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jericho Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wheatley School?
The graduation rate of Wheatley School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Wheatley School?
689 students attend Wheatley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Wheatley School students are White, 36% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wheatley School?
Wheatley School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wheatley School offer ?
Wheatley School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wheatley School part of?
Wheatley School is part of East Williston Union Free School District.
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