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#481 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 10% in state

North Babylon High School

High School · North Babylon Union Free School District · North Babylon, NY

A North Babylon Union Free School District high school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1 PHELPS LN, North Babylon, NY 11703

  • Math 90% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 92% proficient (2021)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency90% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency92% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency91% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+38.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation22.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$27,617
Chronic Absenteeism23.7%

Students at North Babylon High School score 91% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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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 Proficiency92%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 91% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2015
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
93%
ELA
95%
2017
Math
95%
ELA
94%
2018
Math
90%
ELA
94%
2019
Math
90%
ELA
94%
2020*
Math
90%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
90%
ELA
92%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (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

48.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where North Babylon 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 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 45Somewhat 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

$130,140

Median home value

$469,900

Median rent

$2,206/mo

College educated

34.5%

Homeownership

85.3%

Poverty rate

3.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
22.8% 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
Babylon Junior-senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.07–121.8 mi690Compare →
West Babylon Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.49–121.9 mi1,255Compare →
West Islip Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.09–122.0 mi1,199Compare →
Deer Park High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.09–122.7 mi1,312Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

North Babylon Union Free School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#1 of 7
District spending per student
$27,617NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Babylon High School is listed in NORTH BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Babylon High School

North Babylon High School is a public high school in North Babylon, NY, part of North Babylon Union Free School District, serving approximately 1,558 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #481 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Babylon High School

What grades does North Babylon High School serve?

North Babylon High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend North Babylon High School?

North Babylon High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,558 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Babylon High School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Babylon 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 North Babylon High School rank in NY?

North Babylon High School ranks #481 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is North Babylon High School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Babylon High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 North Babylon High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Babylon High School has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is North Babylon High School a charter school?

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

Is North Babylon High School a Title I school?

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

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

48.5% of students at North Babylon 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
1,558
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
117
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.7%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 11703)
17,205
Area average commute
32.7 min
Area median age
43.2
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 11703; 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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