Serving 1,199 students in grades 9-12, West Islip Senior High School ranks in the top 20% 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 60-64% (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 20% 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: 1,199 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 98% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
West Islip 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 West Islip Senior High School is 0.34, 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.
West Islip Senior High School is ranked #509 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Islip Senior High School?
The graduation rate of West Islip Senior High School is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend West Islip Senior High School?
1,199 students attend West Islip Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of West Islip Senior High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Islip Senior High School?
West Islip Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Islip Senior High School offer ?
West Islip Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Islip Senior High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,199 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 98% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
