Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School

Public 9-12

 1100 Dixon Ave
       Copiague, NY  11726-1898


(631) 842-4010

District: Copiague Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
719th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,212 Help


Feeder schools for Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School:

Elementary:    Deauville Gardens East Elementary School
    Deauville Gardens West Elementary School
    Great Neck Road Elementary School
    Susan E Wiley School
Middle:    Copiague Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  1,524

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.7%
African American:
21.7%
White:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.1% Help


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Compare Details Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School ranks worse than 58.6% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.04. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.7%), African American (21.7%), White (9.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School is 14.4. (See more...)
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Compare Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School employs 105.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School is $17,212.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School 719th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School in the ranking list.)

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Copiague Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Copiague Union Free School District 605th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School

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Rank History for all students at Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 40.20 686th 935 26.6%
2006 38.66 699th 986 29.1%
2007 36.10 736th 1002 26.5%
2008 44.88 681st 1027 33.7%
2009 49.47 633rd 1086 41.7%
2010 43.11 721st 1117 35.5%
2011 39.97 758th 1165 34.9%
2012 38.70 771st 1198 35.6%
2013 42.12 759th 1217 37.6%
2014 31.32 847th 1237 31.5%
2015 35.65 830th 1255 33.9%
2016 36.98 808th 1255 35.6%
2017 39.03 755th 1221 38.2%
2018 43.97 737th 1210 39.1%
2019 42.26 755th 1207 37.4%
2022 44.49 680th 1190 42.9%
2023 41.04 719th 1228 41.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 50.51 114th 212 46.2%
2023 38.41 186th 272 31.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.59 103rd 546 81.1%
2019 59.08 176th 565 68.8%
2022 53.61 168th 481 65.1%
2023 51.13 238th 583 59.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.03 540th 1095 50.7%
2019 31.65 786th 1132 30.6%
2022 33.96 672nd 1038 35.3%
2023 36.01 700th 1130 38.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.18 648th 1154 43.8%
2019 40.01 748th 1179 36.6%
2022 47.86 568th 1101 48.4%
2023 42.06 664th 1155 42.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.18 77th 498 84.5%
2019 60.06 156th 493 68.4%
2022 50.49 144th 389 63.0%
2023 53.23 183rd 531 65.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.10 712th 1176 39.5%
2019 44.71 725th 1193 39.2%
2022 45.58 668th 1155 42.2%
2023 41.23 713th 1197 40.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.52 727th 1176 38.2%
2019 39.42 764th 1190 35.8%
2022 42.30 662nd 1154 42.6%
2023 41.72 692nd 1191 41.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.26 295th 447 34.0%
2023 44.25 263rd 424 38.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.54 219th 679 67.7%
2019 60.91 229th 686 66.6%
2022 65.44 162nd 593 72.7%
2023 62.27 197th 671 70.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.80 352nd 791 55.5%
2019 48.67 388th 815 52.4%
2022 53.54 319th 760 58.0%
2023 50.19 377th 851 55.7%
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Rank History for White students at Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.05 295th 765 61.4%
2019 52.44 401st 793 49.4%
2022 49.12 395th 738 46.5%
2023 48.92 418th 776 46.1%
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Enrollment information for Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 660 398 11 95 0 n/a n/a 0 1164
1990 609 443 5 81 3 n/a n/a 0 1141
1991 622 403 14 119 0 n/a n/a 0 1158
1992 575 441 10 139 1 n/a n/a 0 1166
1993 591 401 26 170 0 n/a n/a 0 1188
1994 564 379 27 167 0 n/a n/a 0 1137
1995 540 411 23 198 0 n/a n/a 0 1172
1996 540 411 23 198 0 n/a n/a 0 1172
1997 531 446 26 241 0 n/a n/a 0 1244
1998 513 446 15 284 0 n/a n/a 0 1258
1999 503 432 25 294 0 n/a n/a 0 1254
2000 503 432 21 302 0 n/a n/a 0 1258
2001 458 447 19 311 0 n/a n/a 0 1235
2002 482 472 21 341 0 n/a n/a 0 1316
2003 482 472 21 341 0 n/a n/a 0 1316
2004 518 475 28 359 0 n/a n/a 0 1380
2005 487 528 28 442 0 n/a n/a 0 1485
2006 502 502 24 477 0 n/a n/a 0 1505
2007 458 509 23 516 2 n/a n/a 0 1508
2008 426 536 23 574 1 n/a n/a 0 1560
2009 355 518 26 573 2 n/a n/a 0 1474
2010 321 527 27 616 3 n/a n/a 0 1494
2011 311 488 25 656 2 0 2 0 1484
2012 294 442 25 678 1 0 1 0 1441
2013 295 446 27 743 2 0 1 0 1514
2014 283 438 30 792 3 0 5 0 1551
2015 267 442 37 845 1 0 8 0 1600
2016 249 420 39 884 0 0 9 0 1601
2017 234 393 37 900 0 2 13 0 1579
2018 222 402 31 939 0 1 13 0 1608
2019 199 407 34 936 0 3 10 0 1589
2020 174 360 33 962 1 4 15 0 1549
2021 174 357 23 937 1 6 19 0 1517
2022 152 348 22 954 0 3 18 0 1497
2023 142 331 25 1002 1 2 21 0 1524

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1164 88.3 13.1 n/a
1990 1141 80.7 14.1 n/a
1991 1158 76.9 15.0 n/a
1992 1166 65.1 17.9 n/a
1993 1188 65.7 18.1 n/a
1994 1137 61.8 18.4 21.2
1995 1172 65.6 17.9 24.5
1996 1172 65.6 17.9 24.5
1997 1244 63.6 19.6 30.2
1998 1258 68.4 18.4 32.4
1999 1254 69.3 18.1 22
2000 1258 70.8 17.8 35.3
2001 1235 72.4 17.1 34.1
2002 1316 80.0 16.5 22.9
2003 1316 80.0 16.5 22.9
2004 1380 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1485 91.6 16.2 28.4
2006 1505 97.0 15.5 39.5
2007 1508 95.8 15.7 34.5
2008 1560 101.5 15.4 28.6
2009 1474 106.0 13.9 60.2
2010 1494 104.4 14.3 43
2011 1484 101.5 14.6 55.5
2012 1441 97.8 14.7 42.4
2013 1514 99.3 15.2 53.2
2014 1551 95.2 16.2 57.1
2015 1600 97.0 16.4 64.5
2016 1601 102.0 15.6 68.6
2017 1579 106.8 14.7 68
2018 1608 108.6 14.8 66.4
2019 1589 111.6 14.2 68.8
2020 1549 110.0 14.0 80.1
2021 1517 96.4 15.7 49.8
2022 1497 107.1 13.9 57.9
2023 1524 105.2 14.4 54.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1164 88.3 13.1 n/a
1990 1141 80.7 14.1 n/a
1991 1158 76.9 15.0 n/a
1992 1166 65.1 17.9 n/a
1993 1188 65.7 18.1 n/a
1994 1137 61.8 18.4 21.2
1995 1172 65.6 17.9 24.5
1996 1172 65.6 17.9 24.5
1997 1244 63.6 19.6 30.2
1998 1258 68.4 18.4 32.4
1999 1254 69.3 18.1 22
2000 1258 70.8 17.8 35.3
2001 1235 72.4 17.1 34.1
2002 1316 80.0 16.5 22.9
2003 1316 80.0 16.5 22.9
2004 1380 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1485 91.6 16.2 28.4
2006 1505 97.0 15.5 39.5
2007 1508 95.8 15.7 34.5
2008 1560 101.5 15.4 28.6
2009 1474 106.0 13.9 60.2
2010 1494 104.4 14.3 43
2011 1484 101.5 14.6 55.5
2012 1441 97.8 14.7 42.4
2013 1514 99.3 15.2 53.2
2014 1551 95.2 16.2 57.1
2015 1600 97.0 16.4 64.5
2016 1601 102.0 15.6 68.6
2017 1579 106.8 14.7 68
2018 1608 108.6 14.8 66.4
2019 1589 111.6 14.2 68.8
2020 1549 110.0 14.0 80.1
2021 1517 96.4 15.7 49.8
2022 1497 107.1 13.9 57.9
2023 1524 105.2 14.4 54.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.4%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.6%99.5%99.5%99.0%98.9%99.9%
201497.4%0.1%0.2%98.6%99.7%99.7%99.7%98.8%98.3%99.7%
201597.0%0.1%0.0%97.9%99.6%99.6%99.6%98.1%97.6%99.7%
201699.4%0.1%0.1%99.6%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.4%99.5%99.9%
201798.6%0.2%0.1%99.2%99.7%99.7%99.7%98.9%99.0%99.9%
201899.0%0.3%0.0%99.7%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201999.4%0.0%0.0%99.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%99.8%99.9%
202098.4%0.0%99.1%99.9%99.9%100.0%99.2%99.5%99.9%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $326 (2.2%) $14,831 (97.8%) $15,157
2020 $323 (2.1%) $14,928 (97.9%) $15,252
2021 $345 (2.3%) $14,519 (97.7%) $14,863
2022 $2,488 (14.5%) $14,724 (85.5%) $17,212

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 755th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 719th of 1228 High schools
 4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School)6751.3
 15.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Copiague Union Free School District)67.652.2
 15.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School)78.253.3
 24.9%
   End of Course Chemistry (Copiague Union Free School District)77.553.3
 24.2%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Algebra II (Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School)97.676.7
 20.8%
   End of Course Algebra II (Copiague Union Free School District)97.676.3
 21.2%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course English (Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School)79.866.6
 13.2%
   End of Course English (Copiague Union Free School District)77.364.2
 13.1%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Geometry (Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School)76.139.1
 37%
   End of Course Geometry (Copiague Union Free School District)74.938
 36.9%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School)44.849.3
 4.5%
   End of Course Earth Science (Copiague Union Free School District)51.254.2
 3%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School)76.176.9
 0.8%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (Copiague Union Free School District)74.875.2
 0.4%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School)63.258.7
 4.5%
   End of Course Living Environment (Copiague Union Free School District)63.157.3
 5.8%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School)56.455.9
 0.5%
   End of Course Physics (Copiague Union Free School District)56.455.9
 0.5%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School)74.691.4
 16.8%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Copiague Union Free School District)72.288.7
 16.5%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15891524
 4.1%
African American407331
 18.7%
American Indian01
Asian3425
 26.5%
Hispanic9361002
 7.1%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White199142
 28.6%
Two or More Races1021
 110%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.8%54.1%
 14.7%


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Students at Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School are 66% Hispanic, 22% African American, 9% White, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School ranks 719th of 1228 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,524 students attended Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School.


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