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#1037 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 22% in state

Longwood High School

High School · Longwood Central School District · Middle Island, NY

A Longwood Central School District high school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.

100 LONGWOOD RD, Middle Island, NY 11953

  • Math 90% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2021)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency90% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency84% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+29.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation20.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$30,007
Chronic Absenteeism39.2%

Students at Longwood High School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency90%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 84% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
95%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
83%
ELA
97%
2017
Math
90%
ELA
97%
2018
Math
93%
ELA
96%
2019
Math
93%
ELA
96%
2020*
Math
90%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
90%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 92% (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

44.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Longwood 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat 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

$92,049

Median home value

$358,400

Median rent

$1,935/mo

College educated

32.3%

Homeownership

64.9%

Poverty rate

10.8%

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

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
20.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
13 boys'·14 girls'·41 teams (incl. JV)·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

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sachem High School EastEnrollment path unverified8.59–124.7 mi2,055Compare →
Patchogue-medford High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.69–125.0 mi2,453Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Longwood Central School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#1 of 7
District spending per student
$30,007NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Longwood High School is listed in LONGWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Longwood High School

Longwood High School is a public high school in Middle Island, NY, part of Longwood Central School District, serving approximately 2,993 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,037 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

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
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Longwood High School

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 #1,037 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Longwood High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Longwood High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,993
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
225
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.2%
Phone
(631) 345-9200
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 11953)
13,383
Area average commute
32.6 min
Area median age
43.8

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗
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 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 data · How we calculate scores

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Data sources
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD)SY 2023–24NY EDFACTSSY 2020–21NCES EdFactsMixed source periodsU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimatesACS 2019–2023 5-year estimatesCRDC via Urban InstituteSY 2021–22School websiteSynced Apr 2026WikipediaSynced Apr 2026MySchoolScout RankingsFull details →

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