Serving 953 students in grades 9-12, Amityville Memorial High School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 953 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amityville Memorial High School's student population of 953 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
953 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Amityville Memorial High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amityville Memorial High School is 0.54, 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
#2447 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
60%
30%
Black
32%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amityville Memorial High School's ranking?
Amityville Memorial High School is ranked #2447 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Amityville Memorial High School often compared to?
Amityville Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wyandanch Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amityville Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Amityville Memorial High School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Amityville Memorial High School?
953 students attend Amityville Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Amityville Memorial High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amityville Memorial High School?
Amityville Memorial High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Amityville Memorial High School offer ?
Amityville Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Amityville Memorial High School part of?
Amityville Memorial High School is part of Amityville Union Free School District.
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