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#1045 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 22% in state

Oyster Bay High School

High School · Oyster Bay-east Norwich Central School District · Oyster Bay, NY

An Oyster Bay-east Norwich Central School District high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

150 E MAIN ST, Oyster Bay, NY 11771

  • Math 37% vs NY 31% (2021)
  • Reading 54% vs NY 55% (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63% (2021 NYSED)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68% (2021 NYSED)
Math vs. State Avg+22.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.8 pts
Overall Proficiency66% (2021 NYSED, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2021 NYSED)
vs. Expected+6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation42.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.3:1
District spending per student$41,592
Chronic Absenteeism23.7%

Students at Oyster Bay High School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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2021 NYSED proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency37%(2021 NYSED)
School
State
31%(2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency54%(2021 NYSED)
School
State
55%(2021 NYSED)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 31 points since 2018, to 45% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
84%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
88%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
91%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
73%
ELA
79%
2019
Math
73%
ELA
79%
2020*
Math
63%
ELA
68%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 71% (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 30 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

28.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Oyster Bay 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated982/100K

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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

$163,134

Median home value

$921,300

Median rent

$1,961/mo

College educated

57.6%

Homeownership

71.8%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11771; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
42.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
13 boys'·13 girls'·36 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

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Harmony Heights SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2private8–122.1 mi50Compare →
Portledge SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–123.1 mi510Compare →
Cold Spring Harbor High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.67–123.6 mi735Compare →
Locust Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.99–123.6 mi613Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Oyster Bay-east Norwich Central School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$41,592NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Oyster Bay High School is listed in OYSTER BAY-EAST NORWICH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oyster Bay High School

Oyster Bay High School is a public high school in Oyster Bay, NY, part of Oyster Bay-east Norwich Central School District, serving approximately 417 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,045 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oyster Bay High School

What grades does Oyster Bay High School serve?

Oyster Bay High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Oyster Bay High School?

Oyster Bay High School has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oyster Bay High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oyster Bay High School is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oyster Bay High School rank in NY?

Oyster Bay High School ranks #1,045 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Oyster Bay High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oyster Bay 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 Oyster Bay High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oyster Bay High School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Oyster Bay High School a charter school?

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

Is Oyster Bay High School a Title I school?

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

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

28.1% of students at Oyster Bay 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
417
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Nassau County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.7%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 11771)
10,173
Area average commute
31.5 min
Area median age
41.8
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 NYSED · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 NYSED. 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 NYSED · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 NYSED. 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 11771; 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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