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Shoreham-Wading River High School

Public | 9-12 | 834 students

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3 stars

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Posted May 3, 2009

I have been here nearly two years, with children in elementary, middle and High school. I have had a great experience, most staff is caring and warm, academics are well taught, for advanced, and special needs. Glad we moved here . The transition was better than I thought. The only draw back was the school was too small for some of the national clubs we were previously involved in, but that is already changing. I would highly reccomen this school district.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 8, 2008

This is definitely an above average school with excellent teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 25, 2007

This is the best school ever kids love it
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 8, 2006

I think that this high school and this district needs help, not just financially and in the physical appearance but what is going on in the district. We have been here in this district for over 20 years and have seen the district deteriorate. The elementary level is still okay although they too are feeling the heat of the 'STATE TESTS', such pressure, and level of competitiveness from what kids wear to how they speak. There is very little parental involvement and it's sad. At the high school level if people only knew what their kids were doing, maybe they'd take a look at their own home, family and realize what is important. It's not about the whole person or the growing stage of being a teen but around here,looking the other way! The Mathematics and Foreign language departments need serious help!!The special ed. department is a disaster!
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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.

163 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

126 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%
Earth Science

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

167 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

207 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

24 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

197 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%
Global History and Geography

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

214 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%
Integrated Algebra

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

175 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Living Environment

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

201 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

138 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%
U.S. History and Government

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

214 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%
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 Students68%
Students with disabilities25%
General population70%

Chemistry

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

Earth Science

All Students89%
Students with disabilities70%
General population95%

English

All Students93%
Students with disabilities72%
General population99%

French

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population100%

Geometry

All Students93%
Students with disabilities82%
General population94%

Global History and Geography

All Students85%
Students with disabilities57%
General population91%

Integrated Algebra

All Students92%
Students with disabilities76%
General population96%

Italian

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students99%
Students with disabilities100%
General population98%

Physics

All Students91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Spanish

All Students94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Students95%
Students with disabilities81%
General population97%
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 95% 51%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 8%
Hispanic 2% 21%
Black 1% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

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

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 97%N/A76%
Female 97%N/A79%
Male 98%N/A71%
Asian or Native Hawaiian/other Pacific Islander 100%N/A81%
White 97%N/A86%
Students with disabilities 96%N/A56%
General-Education students 98%N/A79%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 5%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 54%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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250a Rt 25a
Shoreham, NY 11786
Phone: (631) 821-8264

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