Very Good
#1237 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 26% in state
Castleton Academy High School of Oceanside
High School · Oceanside Union Free School District · Oceanside, NY
An Oceanside Union Free School District high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
25 CASTLETON CT, Oceanside, NY 11572
- Math 75% proficient (2021)
- Reading 75% proficient (2019)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Castleton Academy High School of Oceanside score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 75% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Castleton Academy High School of Oceanside 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 83Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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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
$144,419
Median home value
$627,300
Median rent
$2,118/mo
College educated
47.6%
Homeownership
91.8%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11572; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School 7-oceanside Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,692 | Compare → |
| East Rockaway Junior-senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 7–12 | 1.1 mi | 577 | Compare → |
| South Side High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 985 | Compare → |
| Freeport High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 2,289 | 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.
Oceanside Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 of 10
- District spending per student
- $28,562NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Castleton Academy High School of Oceanside is listed in OCEANSIDE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Castleton Academy High School of Oceanside
Castleton Academy High School of Oceanside is a public high school in Oceanside, NY, part of Oceanside Union Free School District, serving approximately 34 students in grades 9th-12th with a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,237 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Castleton Academy High School of Oceanside
What grades does Castleton Academy High School of Oceanside serve?
Castleton Academy High School of Oceanside serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Castleton Academy High School of Oceanside?
Castleton Academy High School of Oceanside has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castleton Academy High School of Oceanside?
The student-teacher ratio at Castleton Academy High School of Oceanside is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Castleton Academy High School of Oceanside rank in NY?
Castleton Academy High School of Oceanside ranks #1,237 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Castleton Academy High School of Oceanside's MySchoolScout rating?
Castleton Academy High School of Oceanside 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 Castleton Academy High School of Oceanside?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Castleton Academy High School of Oceanside has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Castleton Academy High School of Oceanside a charter school?
No, Castleton Academy High School of Oceanside is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Castleton Academy High School of Oceanside a Title I school?
No, Castleton Academy High School of Oceanside is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Castleton Academy High School of Oceanside?
41.2% of students at Castleton Academy High School of Oceanside 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
- 34
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.1%
- Phone
- (516) 678-7593
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 11572)
- 30,627
- Area average commute
- 35.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 · 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 11572; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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