Summary
Bethpage Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Bethpage, New York, part of the Bethpage Union Free School District. With 1,013 students, the school has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in New York, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.
Bethpage Senior High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with over 90% proficiency on Regents exams in subjects like Chemistry, English Language Arts, Global History, and U.S. History - significantly higher than the state averages. The school also excels in supporting diverse student populations, ranking in the top 5% and top 10% of New York high schools for the performance of English Language Learners and students with special needs, respectively. Additionally, Bethpage Senior High School maintains very high graduation rates, ranging from 84.3% to 99.1%, well above the state average, and low dropout rates, from 0% to 4.9%, compared to the state average of around 10%.
While Bethpage Senior High School has seen higher chronic absenteeism rates in recent years, ranging from 3.7% to 34.1%, these rates are still lower than many nearby schools, which have chronic absenteeism rates around 31.5%. The school also spends significantly more per student, ranging from $23,477 to $34,029, compared to the nearby schools, which spend between $28,726 and $39,808 per student. This higher spending may contribute to the school's strong academic outcomes, and there may be opportunities for collaboration with neighboring districts to share best practices and further improve educational experiences for all students in the region.
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