Serving 1,517 students in grades 9-12, East Meadow High School ranks in the top 5% 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 96% (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 58% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,517 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 96% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 95% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
East Meadow High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Meadow High School is 0.70, 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.
East Meadow High School is ranked #94 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
96% 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 East Meadow High School?
The graduation rate of East Meadow High School is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend East Meadow High School?
1,517 students attend East Meadow High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of East Meadow High School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Meadow High School?
East Meadow High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does East Meadow High School offer ?
East Meadow High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Meadow High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,517 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 96% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 95% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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