Serving 50 students in grades 9-12, Castleton Academy High School Of Oceanside ranks in the top 50% 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 ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Castleton Academy High School Of Oceanside ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Castleton Academy High School Of Oceanside's student population of 50 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
50 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Castleton Academy High School Of Oceanside ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Castleton Academy High School Of Oceanside is 0.48, 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
#1868 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
24%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
68%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Castleton Academy High School Of Oceanside's ranking?
Castleton Academy High School Of Oceanside is ranked #1868 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Castleton Academy High School Of Oceanside?
The graduation rate of Castleton Academy High School Of Oceanside is 80%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Castleton Academy High School Of Oceanside?
50 students attend Castleton Academy High School Of Oceanside.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Castleton Academy High School Of Oceanside students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Castleton Academy High School Of Oceanside?
Castleton Academy High School Of Oceanside has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Castleton Academy High School Of Oceanside offer ?
Castleton Academy High School Of Oceanside offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Castleton Academy High School Of Oceanside part of?
Castleton Academy High School Of Oceanside is part of Oceanside Union Free School District.
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