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Public high school · South Country Central School District · Brookhaven, New York

Bellport Senior High School

Bellport Senior High School rates 6.7, right at the middle of South Country Central School District's high schools, whose rated median is 6.7.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.7this school

6.7 on a one-to-ten scale; the South Country Central School District median is 6.7.

#2,177 of 4,744 schools in New York · South Country Central School District: 1 high schools rated, median 6.7

The brief

A South Country Central School District high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 2,177 of 4,744 schools in New York and 3 of 6 in South Country Central School District.

Bellport Senior High School is listed in South Country Central School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math86%332 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Reading65%43 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 75% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).2021 EdFacts; 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.3
25% of the rating
Academics
8.4
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.2
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
6.9
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

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

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

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Bellport Senior High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$96,638
Median home value
$564,600
Median rent
$1,987/mo
College educated
37%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%

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

Getting around

Walk Score
12
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
34
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
21.5% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
54.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Three grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Bellport Senior High School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

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 #2,177 of 4,744 schools in NY.

What is Bellport Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bellport Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,382
Student-teacher ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
115
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Suffolk County
4-year graduation
94.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#3 of 6
Schools in district
6
District spending per student
$32,919
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.3%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 11719)
3,300
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
45.1

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.