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#1155 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 24% in state

Bellport Senior High School

High School · South Country Central School District · Brookhaven, NY

A South Country Central School District high school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

205 BEAVER DAM RD, Brookhaven, NY 11719

  • Math 86% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency86% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+24.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
College Readiness6.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation21.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$32,919
Chronic Absenteeism41.9%

Students at Bellport Senior High School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency86%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 75% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
58%
2014
Math
91%
ELA
93%
2015
Math
89%
ELA
89%
2016
Math
91%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
90%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
88%
ELA
91%
2019
Math
88%
ELA
91%
2020*
Math
86%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
86%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bellport Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$96,638

Median home value

$564,600

Median rent

$1,987/mo

College educated

37%

Homeownership

72.3%

Poverty rate

17.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11719; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
21.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Victory Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–122.0 mi51Compare →
William Floyd High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.49–123.8 mi3,123Compare →
Eastern Suffolk BocesEnrollment path unverified5.7K–123.9 mi1,892Compare →
Patchogue-medford High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.69–124.2 mi2,453Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

South Country Central School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$32,919NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bellport Senior High School is listed in SOUTH COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bellport Senior High School

Bellport Senior High School is a public high school in Brookhaven, NY, part of South Country Central School District, serving approximately 1,382 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,155 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bellport Senior High School

What grades does Bellport Senior High School serve?

Bellport Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bellport Senior High School?

Bellport Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,382 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellport Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bellport Senior High School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bellport Senior High School rank in NY?

Bellport Senior High School ranks #1,155 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Bellport Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bellport Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Bellport Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bellport Senior High School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Bellport Senior High School a charter school?

No, Bellport Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bellport Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Bellport Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bellport Senior High School?

54.4% of students at Bellport 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,382
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
115
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.9%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 11719)
3,300
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
45.1
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 11719; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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