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#23 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 1% in state

Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School

High School · Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District · Plainview, NY

A Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District high school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.

50 KENNEDY DR, Plainview, NY 11803

  • Math 100% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 95% proficient (2021)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency99.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency95% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency97% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+33.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation52%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$31,591
Chronic Absenteeism7.7%

Students at Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School score 97% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency100%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency95%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 97% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2010
Math
100%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
100%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
100%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
100%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2017
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2018
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2019
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2020*
Math
100%
ELA
95%
2021*
Math
100%
ELA
95%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 98% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 98% (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

14.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Transit 18Minimal Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • 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

$184,410

Median home value

$732,000

Median rent

$3,026/mo

College educated

66.4%

Homeownership

93.2%

Poverty rate

3.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11803; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
52% 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
Crestwood Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition3.6privatePK–121.2 mi163Compare →
Fusion Academy Woodbury NyPrivate · tuition6.8private6–122.2 mi74Compare →
Bethpage Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.19–122.3 mi1,013Compare →
Our Lady of Mercy AcademyPrivate · tuition7.5private9–123.1 mi275Compare →

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.

Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#1 of 7
District spending per student
$31,591NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School is listed in PLAINVIEW-OLD BETHPAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School

Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School is a public high school in Plainview, NY, part of Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District, serving approximately 1,709 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #23 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 98% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

What's said publicly about Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

The Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District was recognized as a Community of Excellence in Visual Arts by the New York State Art Teachers Association, one of only 26 districts honored in the award's inaugural year 1. At Plainview-Old Bethpage/JFK High School, thirty students represented the district at the International DECA Conference, participating in competitions and leadership sessions alongside over 26,000 members 1. A sophomore from the high school earned a gold medal at the Long Island Math Fair 1. Additionally, students showcased their work at the annual National Art Honor Society 6x6 Exhibition held at the Heckscher Museum of Art, where senior Dylan Nadboy received the POB Award of Excellence 1. Senior Grace Lu was honored with the Long Island Scholar-Artist Award of Merit 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.pobschools.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School

What grades does Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School serve?

Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School?

Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,709 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School rank in NY?

Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School ranks #23 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School has 98% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School a charter school?

No, Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School a Title I school?

No, Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School?

14.2% of students at Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk 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
1,709
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
145
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Nassau County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.7%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 11803)
30,219
Area average commute
35.2 min
Area median age
45.8
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 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 11803; 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

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