Top Rankings
Sewanhaka Central High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 7,771 students in Sewanhaka Central High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Sewanhaka Central High School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
7,771 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
599 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Sewanhaka Central High School District, which is ranked #131 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#131 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
78%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.76
0.72
# American Indian Students
23 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2,084 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
27%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,801 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
29%
# Black Students
1,644 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
21%
16%
# White Students
2,144 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
28%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
24 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
48 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
-
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,234
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,182
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,245
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,351
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,343
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,308
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
108
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,504 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,053 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$206 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$203 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,504
$31,353
Spending / Student
$26,053
$32,230
Best Sewanhaka Central High School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Hyde Park Memorial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Leonard Blvd
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 488-9500
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 488-9500
Grades: 7-12
| 1,727 students
Rank: #22.
Floral Park Memorial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 Locust St
Floral Park, NY 11001
(516) 488-9300
Floral Park, NY 11001
(516) 488-9300
Grades: 7-12
| 1,310 students
Rank: #33.
H Frank Carey High School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
230 Poppy Ave
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 539-9400
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 539-9400
Grades: 7-12
| 1,596 students
Rank: #44.
Sewanhaka High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Tulip Ave
Floral Park, NY 11001
(516) 488-9600
Floral Park, NY 11001
(516) 488-9600
Grades: 7-12
| 1,637 students
Rank: #55.
Elmont Memorial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
555 Ridge Rd
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 488-9200
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 488-9200
Grades: 7-12
| 1,501 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sewanhaka Central High School District?
Sewanhaka Central High School District manages 5 public schools serving 7,771 students.
What is the rank of Sewanhaka Central High School District?
Sewanhaka Central High School District is ranked #131 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sewanhaka Central High School District?
28% of Sewanhaka Central High School District students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sewanhaka Central High School District?
Sewanhaka Central High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Sewanhaka Central High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,053 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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