Farmingdale High School is a public high school located in Farmingdale, New York on Long Island. It is the only high school operated by the Farmingdale Union Free School District. The building opened in 1962.
Serving 1,690 students in grades 9-12, Farmingdale Senior High School ranks in the top 20% 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 92% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,690 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 92% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 90% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Farmingdale Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Farmingdale Senior High School's student population of 1,690 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 161 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,690 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
161 teachers
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
Farmingdale Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farmingdale Senior High School is 0.62, 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
#602 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
30%
30%
Black
7%
16%
White
53%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dale
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farmingdale Senior High School's ranking?
Farmingdale Senior High School is ranked #602 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Farmingdale Senior High School often compared to?
Farmingdale Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Massapequa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Farmingdale Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Farmingdale Senior High School is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Farmingdale Senior High School?
1,690 students attend Farmingdale Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Farmingdale Senior High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farmingdale Senior High School?
Farmingdale Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Farmingdale Senior High School offer ?
Farmingdale Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Farmingdale Senior High School part of?
Farmingdale Senior High School is part of Farmingdale Union Free School District.
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