Serving 690 students in grades 7-12, Babylon Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 690 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Babylon Junior-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
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Babylon Junior-senior High School's student population of 690 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
690 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Babylon Junior-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 Babylon Junior-senior High School is 0.41, 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
#570 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
75%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Babylon Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Babylon Junior-senior High School is ranked #570 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?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Babylon Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Babylon Junior-senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Babylon Junior-senior High School?
690 students attend Babylon Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Babylon Junior-senior High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Babylon Junior-senior High School?
Babylon Junior-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 Babylon Junior-senior High School offer ?
Babylon Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Babylon Junior-senior High School part of?
Babylon Junior-senior High School is part of Babylon Union Free School District.
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