Top Rankings
Wantagh Union Free 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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,873 students in Wantagh Union Free 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 Wantagh Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less 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
2,873 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
191 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Wantagh Union Free School District, which is ranked #158 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 99% has increased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#152 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
78%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.72
# American Indian Students
9 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
83 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
272 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
29%
# Black Students
19 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
2,403 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
84%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
85 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
109
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
208
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
185
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
221
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
221
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
206
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
198
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
232
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
220
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
228
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
194
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
209
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
209
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
224
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
9
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,053 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,389 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$79 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,053
$31,353
Spending / Student
$27,389
$32,230
Best Wantagh Union Free School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wantagh Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3297 Beltagh Ave
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6401
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6401
Grades: 9-12
| 836 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Lake School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3100 Beltagh Ave
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6470
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6470
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #33.
Mandalay School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2667 Bayview Ave
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6390
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6390
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #44.
Wantagh Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3299 Beltagh Ave
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6350
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6350
Grades: 6-8
| 682 students
Rank: #55.
Wantagh School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1765 Beech St
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6480
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6480
Grades: PK-5
| 683 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wantagh Union Free School District?
Wantagh Union Free School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,873 students.
What is the rank of Wantagh Union Free School District?
Wantagh Union Free School District is ranked #158 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 science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wantagh Union Free School District?
84% of Wantagh Union Free School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wantagh Union Free School District?
Wantagh Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Wantagh Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,389 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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