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West Babylon Senior High School vs. West Islip Senior High School

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School Overview

School
West Babylon Senior High School
500 Great E Neck Rd
West Babylon, NY 11704
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
West Islip Senior High School
1 Lion's Path
West Islip, NY 11795
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

West Babylon Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)

West Islip Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 1,255 students in grades 9-12, West Babylon Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,199 students in grades 9-12, West Islip Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,255 students
1,199 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Babylon Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Islip Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Babylon Senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Islip Senior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
123 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Babylon Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Islip Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Babylon Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Babylon Union Free School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Islip Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Islip Union Free School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#765 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
#939 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Babylon Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Islip Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in NY)
71%
(Top 30% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Babylon Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Babylon Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Islip Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Islip Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≥95%
(Top 1% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Babylon Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Babylon Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Islip Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Islip Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
88%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
98%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Babylon Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West Babylon Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Islip Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West Islip Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
96%
(Top 10% in NY)
≥99%
(Top 1% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of West Babylon Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the West Babylon Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of West Islip Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the West Islip Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of West Babylon Senior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of West Islip Senior High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
278
265
Grade 10 Students
312
294
Grade 11 Students
310
317
Grade 12 Students
341
315
Ungraded Students
14
8

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Babylon Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Babylon Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Islip Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Islip Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Babylon Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Babylon Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Islip Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Islip Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
11%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Babylon Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Babylon Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Islip Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Islip Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
48%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Babylon Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Babylon Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Islip Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Islip Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Babylon Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Babylon Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Islip Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Islip Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.65
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Babylon Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Babylon Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Islip Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Islip Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Babylon Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Babylon Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Islip Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Islip Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Babylon Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Babylon Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Islip Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Islip Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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