Serving 1,484 students in grades 9-12, Baldwin 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 85% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher 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 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 87% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Baldwin 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
Diversity
School Overview
Baldwin Senior High School's student population of 1,484 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 131 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
131 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Baldwin 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 Baldwin Senior High School is 0.65, 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
#525 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
31%
29%
Black
50%
16%
White
11%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baldwin Senior High School's ranking?
Baldwin Senior High School is ranked #525 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?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Baldwin Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Baldwin Senior High School is 98%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Baldwin Senior High School?
1,484 students attend Baldwin Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Baldwin Senior High School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baldwin Senior High School?
Baldwin Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Baldwin Senior High School offer ?
Baldwin Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Baldwin Senior High School part of?
Baldwin Senior High School is part of Baldwin Union Free School District.
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