For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 836 students in Wantagh, NY.
The top ranked public high school in Wantagh, NY is Wantagh Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wantagh, NY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 95% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Wantagh have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public high schools.
Wantagh, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 99%, which is more than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wantagh Senior High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wantagh, NY (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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wantagh, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Wantagh, NY include Wantagh Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wantagh?
1 public high schools are located in Wantagh.
What is the racial composition of students in Wantagh?
Wantagh public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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