Serving 1,541 students in grades 9-12, Westbury High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,541 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westbury High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Westbury High School's student population of 1,541 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westbury High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westbury High School is 0.39, 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
#565 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
76%
29%
Black
20%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westbury High School's ranking?
Westbury High School is ranked #565 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Westbury High School often compared to?
Westbury High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baldwin Senior High School, Wellington C Mepham High School, Elmont Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westbury High School?
The graduation rate of Westbury High School is 94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Westbury High School?
1,541 students attend Westbury High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Westbury High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westbury High School?
Westbury High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Westbury High School offer ?
Westbury High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westbury High School part of?
Westbury High School is part of Westbury Union Free School District.
School Reviews
5 1/18/2009
Overall, Westbury High School is a great place to be. They have a good handful of acdemic programs and they have a few extracurricular activities as well, including a robotics team which enters various tournaments, building various 'bots and an AV team who helps out when it comes to making smooth-running plays. There is also various music programs and an Art club which I'm personally well-acquainted with, being appointed the student president of the group. Together, all the groups help this school complete various events.
There's two levels to the school, connected by stairs only, however its' fairly acessible and doesn't require much effort to climb them, so even handicapped students shouldn't have much trouble with a bit of help from students or staff.
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