Ward Melville Senior High School in Brookhaven, NY - Niche
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Ward Melville Senior High School
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  • Public
  • EAST SETAUKET, NY

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A
  2. Diversity
    grade B minus
  3. Teachers
    grade A
  4. College Prep
    grade A minus
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A+
  6. Administration
    grade B+
  7. Sports
    grade A
  8. Food
    grade B+
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade A minus

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Ward Melville Senior High School is a top rated, public school located in EAST SETAUKET, NY. It has 1,520 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1. According to state test scores, 97% of students are at least proficient in math and 92% in reading.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
92%
Percent Proficient - Math
97%
Average Graduation Rate
97%
Average SAT
1300
712 responses
Average ACT
29
236 responses
AP Enrollment
52%

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Living in the Area

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C
  2. Good for Families
    grade B+
  3. Housing
    grade C+
Median Household Income
$114,845
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$2,153
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$427,500
National
$281,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
87%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 53 responses
Poll
75%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 53 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 142 responses
  • Prom
    20%
  • Prom Red Carpet
    18%
  • Graduation.
    17%
  • Homecoming
    13%
  • Trick or Treat Street
    11%
  • Lacrosse games
    8%
  • Dilo Awards
    4%

Students

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,520
Free or Reduced Lunch
15%
91%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 54 responses
78%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 54 responses
83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 54 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$137,726
Teachers in First/Second Year
2.1%
66%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 71 responses
70%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 71 responses
73%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 71 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$31,558 / year
National
$12,239
92%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 78 responses
60%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 78 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 78 responses

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