Serving 2,237 students in grades 9-12, Syosset Senior High School ranks in the top 10% 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 97% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,237 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 97% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Syosset Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Syosset Senior High School's student population of 2,237 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 215 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,237 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
215 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Syosset Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Syosset Senior High School is 0.57, 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
#220 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
42%
10%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
51%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Syosset Senior High School's ranking?
Syosset Senior High School is ranked #220 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Syosset Senior High School often compared to?
Syosset Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jericho Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
97% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Syosset Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Syosset Senior High School is 99%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Syosset Senior High School?
2,237 students attend Syosset Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Syosset Senior High School students are White, 42% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Syosset Senior High School?
Syosset 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 Syosset Senior High School offer ?
Syosset Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Syosset Senior High School part of?
Syosset Senior High School is part of Syosset Central School District.
School Reviews
5 7/17/2015
great school, allows students to thrive academically and mentally, athletics are great, would highly recommend this distric
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