Bellport High School is the public high school for the South Country Central School District, which is located in Suffolk County, Long Island in the United States. It serves students in grades 9-12 in Bellport, East Patchogue, Brookhaven Hamlet and parts of Medford and North Bellport.
Serving 1,382 students in grades 9-12, Bellport Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,382 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 87% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellport Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Bellport Senior High School's student population of 1,382 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 115 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
Colors
Blue, Red
School Rankings
Bellport Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellport Senior High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#458 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
45%
30%
Black
15%
16%
White
34%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Clipper Ship
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellport Senior High School's ranking?
Bellport Senior High School is ranked #458 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bellport Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Bellport Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bellport Senior High School?
1,382 students attend Bellport Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Bellport Senior High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellport Senior High School?
Bellport Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bellport Senior High School offer ?
Bellport Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bellport Senior High School part of?
Bellport Senior High School is part of South Country Central School District.
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