Serving 1,079 students in grades 9-12, Hauppauge 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 31% 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: 1,079 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 97% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 95% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hauppauge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hauppauge High School's student population of 1,079 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,079 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hauppauge High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hauppauge High School is 0.49, 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
#424 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
69%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
53%
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 Hauppauge High School's ranking?
Hauppauge High School is ranked #424 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Hauppauge High School often compared to?
Hauppauge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Commack 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 46% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hauppauge High School?
The graduation rate of Hauppauge High School is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hauppauge High School?
1,079 students attend Hauppauge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Hauppauge High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hauppauge High School?
Hauppauge High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hauppauge High School offer ?
Hauppauge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hauppauge High School part of?
Hauppauge High School is part of Hauppauge Union Free School District.
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