Serving 922 students in grades 9-12, Starpoint 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 ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Starpoint 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 Starpoint High School is 0.12, 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.
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 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Starpoint High School?
The graduation rate of Starpoint High School is 96%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Starpoint High School?
922 students attend Starpoint High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Starpoint High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Starpoint High School?
Starpoint High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Starpoint High School offer ?
Starpoint High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Starpoint High School part of?
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