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North Babylon High School vs. West Babylon Senior High School

Should you attend North Babylon High School or West Babylon Senior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
North Babylon High School
1 Phelps Ln
North Babylon, NY 11703
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
West Babylon Senior High School
500 Great E Neck Rd
West Babylon, NY 11704
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

North Babylon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

West Babylon Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,558 students in grades 9-12, North Babylon High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,558 students
1,255 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Babylon High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Babylon Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Babylon High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Babylon Senior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
98 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Babylon High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Babylon Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Babylon High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Babylon Union Free School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Babylon Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Babylon Union Free School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1505 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#765 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Babylon High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Babylon Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
55-59%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Babylon High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Babylon Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Babylon Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Babylon Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 10% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 1% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Babylon High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Babylon Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Babylon Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Babylon Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
76%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
88%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Babylon High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the North Babylon Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Babylon Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West Babylon Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
95%
(Top 30% in NY)
96%
(Top 10% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of North Babylon High School with the average graduation rate observed in the North Babylon Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of West Babylon Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the West Babylon Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of North Babylon High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of West Babylon Senior High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
410
278
Grade 10 Students
375
312
Grade 11 Students
399
310
Grade 12 Students
354
341
Ungraded Students
20
14

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at North Babylon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the North Babylon Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Asian
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Babylon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Babylon Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Babylon Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Babylon Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Babylon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Babylon Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Babylon Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Babylon Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
25%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Babylon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Babylon Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Babylon Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Babylon Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
31%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Babylon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Babylon Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Babylon Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Babylon Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Babylon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Babylon Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Babylon Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Babylon Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.73
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Babylon High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Babylon Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Babylon Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Babylon Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Babylon High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Babylon Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Babylon Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Babylon Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Babylon High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Babylon Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Babylon Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Babylon Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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