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Public high school · Longwood Central School District · Middle Island, New York

Longwood High School

Longwood High School rates 6.8, right at the middle of Longwood Central School District's high schools, whose rated median is 6.8.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.8this school

6.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Longwood Central School District median is 6.8.

#2,133 of 4,744 schools in New York · Longwood Central School District: 1 high schools rated, median 6.8

The brief

A Longwood Central School District high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 2,133 of 4,744 schools in New York and 3 of 7 in Longwood Central School District.

Longwood High School is listed in Longwood 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.

Math90%741 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Reading77%113 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 84% 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
4.8
25% of the rating
Academics
9.0
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
6.4
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 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 92% (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 11953; 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 dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Longwood 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.

Open the New York school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

Median income
$92,049
Median home value
$358,400
Median rent
$1,935/mo
College educated
32.3%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11953; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
3
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
28
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
4 AP courses
20.6% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
27 sports
13 boys' · 14 girls' · 41 teams (incl. JV) · 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
44.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Sachem High School East4.7 mi
    7.7Compare →
  2. Longwood High Schoolthis school
    6.8
  3. Patchogue-Medford High School5.0 mi
    6.5Compare →
Two grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Longwood 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.

The public record

What's said publicly about Longwood High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Longwood High School is part of the Longwood Central School District, which serves a 53-square-mile area in central Brookhaven Town, Suffolk County, New York 2. The district covers the entirety of Middle Island and Gordon Heights, as well as portions of Ridge, Rocky Point, East Shoreham, Shirley, Miller Place, Medford, Coram, Yaphank, and Upton 2. During the 2017–2018 school year, the district enrolled 15,833 students and employed 2,069 teachers 2. The district administration emphasizes collaboration with the community to foster lifelong learning and inclusiveness 1. Recent activities include the 22nd Annual Regional Legislative Breakfast, which united over 40 school districts and state legislators 1. Additionally, three Longwood members were honored at the SCOPE Awards, and the Class of 2026 valedictorian and salutatorian were recognized 1. Upcoming events listed on the district calendar include a blood drive and an open mic night at Longwood High School 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.longwood.k12.ny.us
  2. en.wikipedia.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Longwood High School serve?

Longwood High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Longwood High School?

Longwood High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,993 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Longwood High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Longwood High School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Longwood High School rank in NY?

Longwood High School ranks #2,133 of 4,744 schools in NY.

What is Longwood High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Longwood High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Longwood High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Longwood High School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Longwood High School a charter school?

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

Is Longwood High School a Title I school?

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

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

44.1% of students at Longwood 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
2,993
Student-teacher ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
225
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Suffolk County
Phone
(631) 345-9200
4-year graduation
92.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#3 of 7
Schools in district
7
District spending per student
$30,007
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.0%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 11953)
13,383
Area average commute
32.6 min
Area median age
43.8

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

Sources and official links

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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.