Serving 847 students in grades 9-12, Plainedge Senior High School ranks in the top 20% 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 ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 17% 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: 847 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 97% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Plainedge Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plainedge Senior High School is 0.30, 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.
Plainedge Senior High School is ranked #445 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Plainedge Senior High School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plainedge Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Plainedge Senior High School is 96%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Plainedge Senior High School?
847 students attend Plainedge Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Plainedge Senior High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plainedge Senior High School?
Plainedge 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 Plainedge Senior High School offer ?
Plainedge Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Plainedge Senior High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 847 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 97% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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