Serving 1,524 students in grades 9-12, Walter G O'connell Copiague High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Walter G O'connell Copiague High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
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Walter G O'connell Copiague High School's student population of 1,524 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
Students by Grade
Walter G O'connell Copiague 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 Walter G O'connell Copiague High School is 0.51, 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
#637 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
66%
29%
Black
22%
16%
White
9%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Walter G O'connell Copiague High School is ranked #637 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Walter G O'connell Copiague High School often compared to?
Walter G O'connell Copiague High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lindenhurst Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walter G O'connell Copiague High School?
The graduation rate of Walter G O'connell Copiague High School is 93%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Walter G O'connell Copiague High School?
1,524 students attend Walter G O'connell Copiague High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Walter G O'connell Copiague High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter G O'connell Copiague High School?
Walter G O'connell Copiague High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Walter G O'connell Copiague High School offer ?
Walter G O'connell Copiague High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Walter G O'connell Copiague High School part of?
Walter G O'connell Copiague High School is part of Copiague Union Free School District.
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