Serving 1,649 students in grades 9-12, Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,649 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 95% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk 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
Graduation Rate
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Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School's student population of 1,649 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 154 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,649 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
154 teachers
Students by Grade
Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk 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 Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School is 0.53, 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
#89 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
30%
10%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
62%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School is ranked #89 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School often compared to?
Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Syosset Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School?
The graduation rate of Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School is 99%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School?
1,649 students attend Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School?
Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School offer ?
Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School part of?
Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School is part of Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District.
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