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Bellport Senior High School

Public | 9-12 | 1346 students

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3 stars

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Posted September 6, 2011

As a former student who graduated from this school, I would NEVER send my own child here. I didn't graduate, I survived. Violence, underachieving, large population of student body uninterested in academics whatsoever. Administration spends all their energy on the "troubled" population. High achievers taken for granted, unsupported, while the athletes were coddled. Can't say anything bad about most teachers, they tried, but fighting a losing battle with these kids. If a few bad apples spoil a bunch, what will happen to your child when the "bad apples" are the majority of the student body?
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 16, 2009

Highly Awarded for programs in Art and Music Programs, Students recieve scholarships from Arts and Music programs, along with a very good athletic program, numerous sport championships and scholarships awarded to football, lacrosse boys and girls track and baseball
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 12, 2005

As a graduate from this school, I can definitely say that it is a great school. The teachers are caring, nurturing and knowledgeable. There are many opportunities for experiences outside of the classroom as well. The variety of clubs and extracurricular activities is amazing. I am proud to say that I am Bellport graduate.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted February 7, 2004

We personally really love the school district- have 2 children in 5th grade and one in 10th grade, and feel our children are getting a good education. The community is racially and socioeconomically diverse, which is great for the children but puts a challenge on the district to provide adequate education for all. The district is going through changes- trying to get more parental involvement, working on school to school consistency issues, etc- which should only improve things. Teachers need to be more involved in the changes in order to complete the goals. Overall, a wonderful place to live and go to school.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

116 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

114 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%
Earth Science

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

287 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

356 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

191 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%
Global History and Geography

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

402 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%
Integrated Algebra

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

559 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%
Living Environment

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

349 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%
U.S. History and Government

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

322 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%
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 Students67%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Chemistry

All Students82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Earth Science

All Students73%
Students with disabilities31%
General population79%

English

All Students83%
Students with disabilities48%
General population88%

French

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population100%

Geometry

All Students88%
Students with disabilities60%
General population89%

Global History and Geography

All Students65%
Students with disabilities31%
General population69%

Integrated Algebra

All Students65%
Students with disabilities30%
General population72%

Italian

All Students97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students79%
Students with disabilities58%
General population83%

Physics

All Students77%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population77%

Spanish

All Students87%
Students with disabilities100%
General population86%

U.S. History and Government

All Students80%
Students with disabilities47%
General population84%
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

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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 53% 51%
Black 28% 19%
Hispanic 17% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 8%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 28%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 2%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 83%N/A76%
Female 85%N/A79%
Male 79%N/A71%
Black or African American 78%N/A61%
Hispanic or Latino 76%N/A59%
White 87%N/A86%
Economically disadvantaged 70%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 88%N/A80%
Students with disabilities 87%N/A56%
General-Education students 82%N/A79%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 14%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 62%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 1%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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205 Beaver Dam Rd
Brookhaven, NY 11719
Phone: (631) 730-1575

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