For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 833 students in Wantagh, NY.
The top ranked public high school in Wantagh, NY is Wantagh Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wantagh, NY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Wantagh have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public high schools.
Wantagh, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wantagh Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Wantagh, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wantagh Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3297 Beltagh Ave
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6401
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6401
Grades: 9-12
| 833 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wantagh, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Wantagh, NY include Wantagh Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wantagh?
1 public high schools are located in Wantagh.
What is the racial composition of students in Wantagh?
Wantagh public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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