Wantagh Senior High School

Wantagh Senior High School serves 833 students in grades 9-12 in Nassau County's affluent suburban community. With 74 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an excellent 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio that supports personalized attention and academic achievement. The school demonstrates outstanding academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranking #185 out of 4,758 schools statewide, placing it in the 96th percentile among New York high schools.

Students consistently excel on state assessments, with 97% achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and an impressive 98% meeting or exceeding standards in mathematics. This exceptional academic achievement reflects both the school's commitment to excellence and the strong educational foundation students bring from their community. The school draws from Wantagh's well-educated population, where 49% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $164,773.

The low poverty rate of 4.2% and median home values of $612,700 indicate a stable, resource-rich environment that supports student success. Wantagh Senior High School operates in a large suburban setting that combines the advantages of a close-knit community with access to broader Long Island resources and opportunities.