Excellent
#699 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 15% in state
Babylon Junior-senior High School
High School · Babylon Union Free School District · Babylon, NY
A Babylon Union Free School District high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
50 RAILROAD AVE, Babylon, NY 11702
- Math 60% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Babylon Junior-senior High School score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Babylon Junior-senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$136,711
Median home value
$598,600
Median rent
$2,369/mo
College educated
53.3%
Homeownership
83.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11702; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Babylon Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,255 | Compare → |
| West Islip Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,199 | Compare → |
| North Babylon High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,558 | Compare → |
| St John the Baptist Diocesan High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,118 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Babylon Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $35,517NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Babylon Junior-senior High School is listed in BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Babylon Junior-senior High School
Babylon Junior-senior High School is a public high school in Babylon, NY, part of Babylon Union Free School District, serving approximately 690 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #699 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Babylon Junior-senior High School
What grades does Babylon Junior-senior High School serve?
Babylon Junior-senior High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Babylon Junior-senior High School?
Babylon Junior-senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 690 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Babylon Junior-senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Babylon Junior-senior High School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Babylon Junior-senior High School rank in NY?
Babylon Junior-senior High School ranks #699 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Babylon Junior-senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Babylon Junior-senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Babylon Junior-senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Babylon Junior-senior High School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Babylon Junior-senior High School a charter school?
No, Babylon Junior-senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Babylon Junior-senior High School a Title I school?
No, Babylon Junior-senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Babylon Junior-senior High School?
19.7% of students at Babylon Junior-senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 690
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (631) 893-7920
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 11702)
- 14,002
- Area average commute
- 34 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11702; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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