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Wellington C Mepham High School

Public | 9-12 | 1365 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 30, 2010

The majority of teachers seem genuinly concerned about the kids. the curriculum is alittle more challanging than middleschool was. They do put way too much emphasis on sports here. Kids who aren't athletic are left out. They even expect the community to pay for sports above the taxes we already pay. This really sends the wrong message to the kids.Sports should not be a priority in school or life.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2009

Has a grate staff,young with great goals.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 16, 2009

I have now had 2 sons graduate from Mepham. The teachers have always been outstanding and the guidance dept first rate. They have always been supportive and helpful. Now that there is a new principal I have high hopes that the school will return to a more disciplined way, and it seems it is, with students being held more accountable. Now if the parents of some of these students would stop worrying about how they look or what type of cars they drive and worry about their childrens well being and teach them respect it would work a lot faster...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 16, 2008

This school is where my foundation for success began. The teachers and the enviroment were more then conducive for learning. I have found myself, extremely pleased to call myself a Mepham Alumni, and I give credit where credit is do, and thats is to the teachers and staff of this fine institution. They have prepared me for my work-load in college, and when I compare myself to other pupils who are struggling, I realize that I was beyond prepared for college. I truly, can not think of a better place to grow up then Bellmore-Merrick.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 6, 2008

This school is excellent. There are great sports and music programs. Since, there's new administration, they'll help us get back on track and be more disciplined. The teachers do care about you and they want you to pass and graduate. If a student has a problem, they could always go to their guidance councelor for support. Guidance is very supportive of the whole student body. All students and teachers are like a family, in which they watch out and take care for each other.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 13, 2008

I love it here, the teachers are helpful and understanding, and everyone is always ready, willing, and able to help. It is a nice place to learn.
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

287 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

239 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

257 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

333 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

13 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

350 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

367 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

259 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

80 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

339 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

145 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

210 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

336 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students81%
Students with disabilities50%
General population83%

Chemistry

All Students93%
Students with disabilities71%
General population93%

Earth Science

All Students90%
Students with disabilities63%
General population93%

English

All Students99%
Students with disabilities92%
General population100%

French

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population100%

Geometry

All Students92%
Students with disabilities77%
General population92%

Global History and Geography

All Students88%
Students with disabilities68%
General population90%

Integrated Algebra

All Students97%
Students with disabilities86%
General population99%

Italian

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students100%
Students with disabilities93%
General population100%

Physics

All Students93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population93%

Spanish

All Students97%
Students with disabilities76%
General population99%

U.S. History and Government

All Students94%
Students with disabilities80%
General population96%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

This school was not given a Progress Report Grade by the NYC Department of Education for the 2009-2010 school year.

About the tests


Progress Report Grades measure the school's contribution to student learning in three areas: School Environment, Student Performance and Student Progress. Schools can receive additional credit for achieving exemplary performance progress among high-needs students. Progress Report Grades range from A to F.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York City Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 87% 51%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 8%
Hispanic 4% 21%
Black 3% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 2%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 0%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 95%N/A76%
Female 96%N/A79%
Male 94%N/A71%
Asian or Native Hawaiian/other Pacific Islander 100%N/A81%
Black or African American 89%N/A61%
Hispanic or Latino 76%N/A59%
White 95%N/A86%
Students with disabilities 89%N/A56%
General-Education students 95%N/A79%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 7%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 47%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 0%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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2401 Camp Ave
Bellmore, NY 11710
Phone: (516) 992-1500

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