Wantagh Senior High School

Public 9-12

 3297 Beltagh Ave
       Wantagh, NY  11793-3371


(516) 679-6401

District: Wantagh Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
204th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,421 Help


Feeder schools for Wantagh Senior High School:

Elementary:    Forest Lake School
    Mandalay School
    Wantagh School
Middle:    Wantagh Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  836

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.0%
Hispanic:
9.1%
Asian:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.5% Help


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Compare Details Wantagh Senior High School ranks better than 83.4% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.54. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Wantagh Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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%), Hispanic (9.1%), Asian (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wantagh Senior High School is 11.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wantagh Senior High School is $21,421.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wantagh Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wantagh Senior High School 204th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Wantagh Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Wantagh Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wantagh Union Free School District 232nd of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wantagh Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Wantagh Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 77.96 27th 935 97.1%
2006 77.19 41st 986 95.8%
2007 74.85 86th 1002 91.4%
2008 72.64 153rd 1027 85.1%
2009 77.49 50th 1086 95.4%
2010 79.80 26th 1117 97.7%
2011 77.58 80th 1165 93.1%
2012 80.25 64th 1198 94.7%
2013 81.06 69th 1217 94.3%
2014 78.44 76th 1237 93.9%
2015 73.71 161st 1255 87.2%
2016 72.81 180th 1255 85.7%
2017 78.18 135th 1221 88.9%
2018 81.25 61st 1210 95.0%
2019 80.10 94th 1207 92.2%
2021 67.14 174th 519 66.5%
2022 75.85 196th 1190 83.5%
2023 76.54 204th 1228 83.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wantagh Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.35 86th 1095 92.1%
2019 78.19 174th 1132 84.6%
2021 80.69 17th 137 87.6%
2022 76.35 152nd 1038 85.4%
2023 68.21 251st 1130 77.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wantagh Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.59 72nd 1154 93.8%
2019 71.44 187th 1179 84.1%
2022 65.32 280th 1101 74.6%
2023 60.17 392nd 1155 66.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Wantagh Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.37 42nd 1176 96.4%
2019 80.64 80th 1193 93.3%
2021 67.35 81st 290 72.1%
2022 76.46 170th 1155 85.3%
2023 77.87 171st 1197 85.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Wantagh Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.95 115th 1176 90.2%
2019 77.81 136th 1190 88.6%
2021 68.89 78th 354 78.0%
2022 74.16 207th 1154 82.1%
2023 74.71 224th 1191 81.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Wantagh Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 77.33 49th 386 87.3%
2023 75.45 71st 424 83.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wantagh Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.90 21st 791 97.3%
2019 86.81 35th 815 95.7%
2022 80.57 86th 760 88.7%
2023 78.37 115th 851 86.5%
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Rank History for White students at Wantagh Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.94 93rd 765 87.8%
2019 70.25 153rd 793 80.7%
2021 58.47 60th 133 54.9%
2022 64.70 207th 738 72.0%
2023 63.82 221st 776 71.5%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Wantagh 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 841 0 19 6 0 n/a n/a 0 866
1990 771 1 13 5 0 n/a n/a 0 790
1991 779 0 17 8 0 n/a n/a 0 804
1992 755 1 14 12 0 n/a n/a 0 782
1993 750 1 16 11 0 n/a n/a 0 778
1994 778 1 16 9 0 n/a n/a 0 804
1995 800 0 10 12 0 n/a n/a 0 822
1996 800 0 10 12 0 n/a n/a 0 822
1997 822 0 10 14 0 n/a n/a 0 846
1998 845 0 10 12 0 n/a n/a 0 867
1999 826 1 12 9 0 n/a n/a 0 848
2000 886 0 13 9 0 n/a n/a 0 908
2001 893 0 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 912
2002 907 0 26 37 0 n/a n/a 0 970
2003 907 0 26 37 0 n/a n/a 0 970
2004 904 0 32 32 0 n/a n/a 0 968
2005 944 0 35 40 0 n/a n/a 0 1019
2006 945 1 29 53 0 n/a n/a 0 1028
2007 972 1 31 63 0 n/a n/a 0 1067
2008 996 2 28 54 0 n/a n/a 2 1082
2009 1029 2 33 46 1 n/a n/a 2 1113
2010 1098 2 28 26 0 n/a n/a 3 1157
2011 1108 4 22 33 0 0 0 0 1167
2012 1105 2 28 38 0 2 0 0 1175
2013 1094 0 24 39 0 2 0 0 1159
2014 1070 0 26 39 0 0 3 0 1138
2015 1013 0 24 41 0 0 3 0 1081
2016 972 1 19 42 0 0 4 0 1038
2017 913 0 25 53 0 1 6 0 998
2018 848 1 21 59 0 0 6 0 935
2019 788 2 26 57 0 0 8 0 881
2020 754 3 33 58 0 0 11 0 859
2021 737 5 21 53 0 0 17 0 833
2022 714 8 24 65 0 0 19 0 830
2023 702 10 25 76 1 0 21 1 836

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 Wantagh Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 866 67.7 12.7 n/a
1990 790 68.7 11.4 n/a
1991 804 61.5 13.0 n/a
1992 782 57.6 13.5 n/a
1993 778 54.9 14.2 n/a
1994 804 53.8 14.9 1.4
1995 822 57.7 14.2 0.5
1996 822 57.7 14.2 0.5
1997 846 60.5 14.0 0.6
1998 867 58.3 14.9 0.7
1999 848 60.8 13.9 0.5
2000 908 65.5 13.9 0.9
2001 912 64.4 14.2 1
2002 970 71.6 13.5 0.7
2003 970 71.6 13.5 0.7
2004 968 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1019 74.3 13.7 0.4
2006 1028 75.0 13.7 0.6
2007 1067 78.9 13.5 0.4
2008 1082 82.3 13.1 0.8
2009 1113 75.8 14.7 1.4
2010 1157 76.2 15.1 1.9
2011 1167 87.8 13.2 1.3
2012 1175 80.4 14.6 2.8
2013 1159 84.3 13.7 2.8
2014 1138 84.5 13.4 2.5
2015 1081 81.0 13.3 5
2016 1038 78.0 13.3 6.8
2017 998 78.1 12.7 7.7
2018 935 78.8 11.8 7.6
2019 881 67.5 13.0 6.7
2020 859 87.5 9.8 6.9
2021 833 79.2 10.5 5.3
2022 830 76.1 10.8 10.4
2023 836 73.4 11.3 10.5

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 Wantagh Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 866 67.7 12.7 n/a
1990 790 68.7 11.4 n/a
1991 804 61.5 13.0 n/a
1992 782 57.6 13.5 n/a
1993 778 54.9 14.2 n/a
1994 804 53.8 14.9 1.4
1995 822 57.7 14.2 0.5
1996 822 57.7 14.2 0.5
1997 846 60.5 14.0 0.6
1998 867 58.3 14.9 0.7
1999 848 60.8 13.9 0.5
2000 908 65.5 13.9 0.9
2001 912 64.4 14.2 1
2002 970 71.6 13.5 0.7
2003 970 71.6 13.5 0.7
2004 968 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1019 74.3 13.7 0.4
2006 1028 75.0 13.7 0.6
2007 1067 78.9 13.5 0.4
2008 1082 82.3 13.1 0.8
2009 1113 75.8 14.7 1.4
2010 1157 76.2 15.1 1.9
2011 1167 87.8 13.2 1.3
2012 1175 80.4 14.6 2.8
2013 1159 84.3 13.7 2.8
2014 1138 84.5 13.4 2.5
2015 1081 81.0 13.3 5
2016 1038 78.0 13.3 6.8
2017 998 78.1 12.7 7.7
2018 935 78.8 11.8 7.6
2019 881 67.5 13.0 6.7
2020 859 87.5 9.8 6.9
2021 833 79.2 10.5 5.3
2022 830 76.1 10.8 10.4
2023 836 73.4 11.3 10.5

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

Wantagh Senior High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.7%0.2%0.2%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201499.6%0.3%0.2%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201599.4%0.4%0.1%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.4%99.5%
201699.5%0.4%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201799.4%0.3%0.2%99.8%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.9%99.8%99.7%
201899.5%0.4%0.1%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.9%99.8%99.8%
201998.4%0.0%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.9%99.8%99.8%
202099.8%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.9%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wantagh Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $251 (1.3%) $19,058 (98.7%) $19,309
2020 $247 (1.2%) $20,201 (98.8%) $20,448
2021 $274 (1.3%) $20,311 (98.7%) $20,585
2022 $306 (1.4%) $21,115 (98.6%) $21,421

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wantagh Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 94th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 204th of 1228 High schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Wantagh Senior High School)90.787.3
 3.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Wantagh Union Free School District)92.992.5
 0.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Wantagh Senior High School)96.481
 15.3%
   End of Course Chemistry (Wantagh Union Free School District)96.481
 15.3%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Algebra II (Wantagh Senior High School)88.987
 1.9%
   End of Course Algebra II (Wantagh Union Free School District)88.987
 1.9%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course English (Wantagh Senior High School)95.994.8
 1.1%
   End of Course English (Wantagh Union Free School District)9694.8
 1.2%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Geometry (Wantagh Senior High School)95.162.8
 32.3%
   End of Course Geometry (Wantagh Union Free School District)95.162.8
 32.3%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Wantagh Senior High School)75.879
 3.1%
   End of Course Earth Science (Wantagh Union Free School District)85.484.2
 1.2%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Wantagh Senior High School)94.688.9
 5.6%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (Wantagh Union Free School District)94.688.9
 5.6%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Wantagh Senior High School)96.798
 1.3%
   End of Course Living Environment (Wantagh Union Free School District)96.791.4
 5.3%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Wantagh Senior High School)92.977.4
 15.5%
   End of Course Physics (Wantagh Union Free School District)92.977.4
 15.5%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Wantagh Senior High School)99.290.7
 8.4%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Wantagh Union Free School District)98.790.7
 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 Students881836
 5.1%
African American210
 400%
American Indian01
Asian2625
 3.8%
Hispanic5776
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White788702
 10.9%
Two or More Races821
 162.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.7%10.5%
 3.8%


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Wantagh Senior High School ranks 204th of 1228 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 836 students attended Wantagh Senior High School.

Students at Wantagh Senior High School are 84% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Wantagh Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Forest Lake School
Elementary : Mandalay School
Elementary : Wantagh School
Middle : Wantagh Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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