For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,597 students in Central Islip, NY.
The top ranked public high school in Central Islip, NY is Central Islip Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Central Islip, NY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Central Islip have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Central Islip, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central Islip Senior High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Central Islip, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Islip Senior High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
85 Wheeler Rd
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-5079
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-5079
Grades: 9-12
| 2,597 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Central Islip, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Central Islip, NY include Central Islip Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Central Islip?
1 public high schools are located in Central Islip.
What is the racial composition of students in Central Islip?
Central Islip public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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