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Plainedge Senior High School

Public 9-12

 241 Wyngate Dr
       Massapequa, NY  11758-2717

(516) 992-7550

District: Plainedge Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
173rd of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,576 Help


Feeder schools for Plainedge Senior High School:

Elementary:    Charles E Schwarting School
    Eastplain School
    John H West School
Middle:    Plainedge Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  845

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.6%
Hispanic:
8.6%
Asian:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.1% Help


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Compare Details Plainedge Senior High School ranks better than 85.9% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.55. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Plainedge Senior 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: White (84.6%), Hispanic (8.6%), Asian (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plainedge Senior High School is 11.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plainedge Senior High School is $22,576.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Plainedge Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Plainedge Senior High School 173rd of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Plainedge Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Plainedge Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Plainedge Union Free School District 228th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Plainedge Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Plainedge Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 67.31 238th 935 74.5%
2006 62.67 372nd 986 62.3%
2007 61.19 427th 1002 57.4%
2008 69.49 236th 1027 77.0%
2009 61.97 416th 1086 61.7%
2010 57.88 507th 1117 54.6%
2011 57.32 558th 1165 52.1%
2012 66.15 396th 1198 66.9%
2013 72.94 255th 1217 79.0%
2014 69.66 268th 1237 78.3%
2015 69.52 233rd 1255 81.4%
2016 62.41 395th 1255 68.5%
2017 77.25 146th 1221 88.0%
2018 78.61 118th 1210 90.2%
2019 78.72 129th 1207 89.3%
2022 74.91 206th 1190 82.7%
2023 77.55 173rd 1228 85.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Plainedge Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.50 95th 1095 91.3%
2019 88.67 63rd 1132 94.4%
2022 74.37 171st 1038 83.5%
2023 73.01 202nd 1130 82.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Plainedge Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.67 169th 1154 85.4%
2019 78.68 86th 1179 92.7%
2022 67.61 244th 1101 77.8%
2023 73.19 173rd 1155 85.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Plainedge Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.65 133rd 1176 88.7%
2019 78.66 132nd 1193 88.9%
2022 77.95 149th 1155 87.1%
2023 72.85 277th 1197 76.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Plainedge Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.26 109th 1176 90.7%
2019 77.10 148th 1190 87.6%
2022 70.02 291st 1154 74.8%
2023 76.93 167th 1191 86.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Plainedge Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.78 128th 424 69.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Plainedge Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.53 75th 791 90.5%
2019 88.62 22nd 815 97.3%
2022 77.20 117th 760 84.6%
2023 76.68 138th 851 83.8%
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Rank History for White students at Plainedge Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.02 154th 765 79.9%
2019 70.04 156th 793 80.3%
2022 63.05 229th 738 69.0%
2023 64.11 219th 776 71.8%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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by a parent
Thursday, August 18, 2022

Open Quote There is something for every student at Plainedge. Whether it be the excellent sports programs with state of the art fields or for others who are interested in the arts. It’s a very tight not community where neighbors still help neighbors Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Open Quote Horrible!! The worry about there status quo more than the students well being! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, December 7, 2015

Open Quote Plainedge HS has many helpful academic resources, and if a student is motivated and responsible enough, they can definitely graduate with honors and be well prepared for college. My son transferred over 20 AP credits and is doing great in his freshman year as an engineering major. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Plainedge Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 896 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 896
1990 837 1 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 847
1991 810 0 9 9 0 n/a n/a 0 828
1992 803 0 18 16 0 n/a n/a 0 837
1993 848 0 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 867
1994 806 1 15 3 0 n/a n/a 0 825
1995 805 1 10 12 0 n/a n/a 0 828
1996 805 1 10 12 0 n/a n/a 0 828
1997 774 1 13 12 0 n/a n/a 0 800
1998 801 1 11 10 0 n/a n/a 0 823
1999 841 0 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 852
2000 825 1 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 833
2001 832 4 16 14 0 n/a n/a 0 866
2002 897 2 21 31 0 n/a n/a 0 951
2003 897 2 21 31 0 n/a n/a 0 951
2004 993 2 24 31 0 n/a n/a 0 1050
2005 1024 2 22 27 0 n/a n/a 0 1075
2006 1069 2 22 36 0 n/a n/a 0 1129
2007 1023 2 24 38 1 n/a n/a 0 1088
2008 1050 3 26 39 1 n/a n/a 0 1119
2009 1025 2 32 45 1 n/a n/a 0 1105
2010 982 1 25 45 0 n/a n/a 0 1053
2011 987 2 28 37 0 0 3 0 1057
2012 974 3 30 41 2 0 1 0 1051
2013 968 4 29 47 2 0 1 0 1051
2014 999 3 24 50 3 0 1 0 1080
2015 973 2 21 46 3 0 0 0 1045
2016 937 4 21 49 1 0 1 0 1013
2017 923 4 22 51 5 0 1 0 1006
2018 890 5 32 52 1 0 2 0 982
2019 842 5 34 54 1 0 3 0 939
2020 795 6 37 57 1 0 5 0 901
2021 763 5 34 66 1 0 5 0 874
2022 737 6 40 72 2 0 5 1 863
2023 715 4 40 73 2 0 10 1 845

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Plainedge Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 896 72.7 12.3 n/a
1990 847 70.8 11.9 n/a
1991 828 68.5 12.0 n/a
1992 837 65.1 12.8 n/a
1993 867 56.7 15.3 n/a
1994 825 50.5 16.3 2.1
1995 828 51.6 16.0 2.8
1996 828 51.6 16.0 2.8
1997 800 50.4 15.9 2.6
1998 823 52.7 15.6 4.1
1999 852 53.6 15.9 5.6
2000 833 57.6 14.5 8
2001 866 62.6 13.8 13.9
2002 951 66.8 14.2 5.3
2003 951 66.8 14.2 5.3
2004 1050 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1075 69.5 15.5 5.7
2006 1129 68.0 16.6 9.7
2007 1088 68.0 16.0 5.4
2008 1119 70.9 15.8 9.6
2009 1105 72.5 15.2 8.3
2010 1053 76.1 13.8 8.2
2011 1057 77.9 13.5 9.5
2012 1051 69.0 15.2 6.4
2013 1051 67.6 15.5 7.8
2014 1080 73.1 14.7 7.9
2015 1045 76.0 13.7 10.3
2016 1013 71.0 14.2 10.3
2017 1006 76.1 13.2 13.3
2018 982 77.3 12.7 12
2019 939 69.4 13.5 13.6
2020 901 80.1 11.2 13
2021 874 76.1 11.4 12.7
2022 863 72.2 11.9 10
2023 845 70.6 11.9 13.1

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 Plainedge Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 896 72.7 12.3 n/a
1990 847 70.8 11.9 n/a
1991 828 68.5 12.0 n/a
1992 837 65.1 12.8 n/a
1993 867 56.7 15.3 n/a
1994 825 50.5 16.3 2.1
1995 828 51.6 16.0 2.8
1996 828 51.6 16.0 2.8
1997 800 50.4 15.9 2.6
1998 823 52.7 15.6 4.1
1999 852 53.6 15.9 5.6
2000 833 57.6 14.5 8
2001 866 62.6 13.8 13.9
2002 951 66.8 14.2 5.3
2003 951 66.8 14.2 5.3
2004 1050 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1075 69.5 15.5 5.7
2006 1129 68.0 16.6 9.7
2007 1088 68.0 16.0 5.4
2008 1119 70.9 15.8 9.6
2009 1105 72.5 15.2 8.3
2010 1053 76.1 13.8 8.2
2011 1057 77.9 13.5 9.5
2012 1051 69.0 15.2 6.4
2013 1051 67.6 15.5 7.8
2014 1080 73.1 14.7 7.9
2015 1045 76.0 13.7 10.3
2016 1013 71.0 14.2 10.3
2017 1006 76.1 13.2 13.3
2018 982 77.3 12.7 12
2019 939 69.4 13.5 13.6
2020 901 80.1 11.2 13
2021 874 76.1 11.4 12.7
2022 863 72.2 11.9 10
2023 845 70.6 11.9 13.1

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

Plainedge Senior High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.5%0.1%0.4%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201499.6%0.1%0.3%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201599.7%0.3%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201699.3%0.5%0.2%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
201799.2%0.5%0.2%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
201898.6%1.0%0.4%99.3%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.3%99.3%99.1%
201998.4%0.0%0.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.5%99.5%98.9%
202099.3%0.0%99.7%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.7%99.7%99.7%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Plainedge Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $286 (1.5%) $19,217 (98.5%) $19,503
2020 $260 (1.3%) $20,079 (98.7%) $20,340
2021 $584 (2.7%) $21,177 (97.3%) $21,761
2022 $905 (4.0%) $21,671 (96.0%) $22,576

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Plainedge Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 129th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 173rd of 1228 High schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Plainedge Senior High School)76.985.7
 8.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Plainedge Union Free School District)94.797.4
 2.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Plainedge Senior High School)82.270.7
 11.5%
   End of Course Chemistry (Plainedge Union Free School District)82.270.7
 11.5%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Algebra II (Plainedge Senior High School)10094.7
 5.3%
   End of Course Algebra II (Plainedge Union Free School District)10094.7
 5.3%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course English (Plainedge Senior High School)97.696.9
 0.7%
   End of Course English (Plainedge Union Free School District)97.296.9
 0.3%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Geometry (Plainedge Senior High School)90.688.3
 2.3%
   End of Course Geometry (Plainedge Union Free School District)90.688.3
 2.3%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Living Environment (Plainedge Senior High School)95.791.4
 4.3%
   End of Course Living Environment (Plainedge Union Free School District)95.791.4
 4.4%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Plainedge Senior High School)90.962.5
 28.4%
   End of Course Physics (Plainedge Union Free School District)90.962.5
 28.4%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Plainedge Senior High School)93.689.2
 4.4%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Plainedge Union Free School District)93.688.8
 4.8%
   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 Students939845
 10%
African American54
 20%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian3440
 17.6%
Hispanic5473
 35.2%
Pacific Islander00
White842715
 15.1%
Two or More Races310
 233.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.6%13.1%
 0.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Plainedge Senior High School

Plainedge Senior High School ranks 173rd of 1228 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Plainedge Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Charles E Schwarting School
Elementary : Eastplain School
Elementary : John H West School
Middle : Plainedge Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 845 students attended Plainedge Senior High School.

Students at Plainedge Senior High School are 85% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 1% Two or more races.


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