Serving 1,893 students in grades 9-12, Bay Shore Senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,893 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 93% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 87% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bay Shore Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Bay Shore Senior High School's student population of 1,893 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 170 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,893 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
170 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bay Shore Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay Shore Senior High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#237 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
50%
30%
Black
18%
16%
White
24%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bay Shore Senior High School's ranking?
Bay Shore Senior High School is ranked #237 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bay Shore Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Bay Shore Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bay Shore Senior High School?
1,893 students attend Bay Shore Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Bay Shore Senior High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay Shore Senior High School?
Bay Shore Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bay Shore Senior High School offer ?
Bay Shore Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bay Shore Senior High School part of?
Bay Shore Senior High School is part of Bay Shore Union Free School District.
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