Serving 1,270 students in grades 9-12, Smithtown High School-west 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 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Smithtown High School-west 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 Smithtown High School-west is 0.40, 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.
Smithtown High School-west is ranked #54 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Smithtown High School-west often compared to?
Smithtown High School-westis often viewed alongside schools like Smithtown High School East 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 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Smithtown High School-west?
The graduation rate of Smithtown High School-west is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Smithtown High School-west?
1,270 students attend Smithtown High School-west.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Smithtown High School-west students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smithtown High School-west?
Smithtown High School-west has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Smithtown High School-west offer ?
Smithtown High School-west offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Smithtown High School-west part of?
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