Summary:
The 11568 zip code area is home to two high schools - Westbury High School and Wheatley School. While both serve grades 9-12, the data reveals stark differences in their performance and quality.
Wheatley School stands out as an exceptional institution, ranking 31st out of 1,234 high schools in New York and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students significantly outperform state and district averages on Regents exams, with proficiency rates often 20-30 percentage points higher. In contrast, Westbury High School is ranked 689th and has a 1-star rating, indicating it is a lower-performing school.
The data also reveals differences in resources and funding between the two schools. Wheatley School spends significantly more per student ($42,558) compared to Westbury High School ($35,159), and has a much lower student-teacher ratio of 8.3 versus 14.1. Both schools, however, share a concerning issue of high chronic absenteeism rates exceeding 31%.
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