West Babylon Senior High School is a high school at 500 Great East Neck Road, West Babylon, New York in Babylon in Suffolk County on Long Island, New York. It is part of the West Babylon Union Free School District. In 2012, it had an enrollment of 1,531.
Serving 1,255 students in grades 9-12, West Babylon Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 88% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Babylon Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
West Babylon Senior High School's student population of 1,255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 27, 2026
School Motto
Be All You Can Be
School Rankings
West Babylon Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Babylon Senior High School is 0.65, 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
#765 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
34%
30%
Black
11%
16%
White
48%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Babylon Senior High School's ranking?
West Babylon Senior High School is ranked #765 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are West Babylon Senior High School often compared to?
West Babylon Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Babylon High School, Lindenhurst Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Babylon Senior High School?
The graduation rate of West Babylon Senior High School is 96%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend West Babylon Senior High School?
1,255 students attend West Babylon Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of West Babylon Senior High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Babylon Senior High School?
West Babylon Senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Babylon Senior High School offer ?
West Babylon Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Babylon Senior High School part of?
West Babylon Senior High School is part of West Babylon Union Free School District.
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