Best Public Schools in Old Westbury, NY

Summary:

The city of Old Westbury, New York is home to two high schools: Westbury High School and Wheatley School. While both schools serve students in the region, the data analysis reveals a stark contrast in their performance and characteristics.

Wheatley School stands out as a high-performing institution, ranking 26th out of 1,242 high schools in New York state and maintaining a consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Students at Wheatley School demonstrate significantly higher proficiency rates on state assessments and Regents exams compared to the state and district averages. In contrast, Westbury High School is ranked 765th in the state and has a 1-star rating, indicating lower overall performance.

The data also reveals disparities in resource allocation, with Wheatley School spending significantly more per student ($29,716) compared to Westbury High School ($19,800). Additionally, both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement. These findings suggest the need for further investigation and targeted interventions to address the performance gaps and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Westbury Union Free School District and the East Williston Union Free School District.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Common Core Algebra I (2024)	Regents Chemistry (2024)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2024)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2024)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Global History and Geography (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Physics (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)	NY State Assessments Math (2024)	NY State Assessments Science (2024)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wheatley School	Public	8-12	11 Bacon Rd	Old Westbury	11568	Nassau County	East Williston Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(516) 333-7804	686	83	8.3		362 (52.8%)	10 (1.5%)	46 (6.7%)	241 (35.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	23 (3.4%)	86.5	26^th of 1242 public high schools	97.9%		85.9	34^th of 1228 public high schools	97.2%	8		94.6	94.8	99.3	87.6	99.1	96.9	98.1	85.7	97.0	98.5	70.1	43.8	32.1	96.5	99.4	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.4	98.9	$29,716	$370	$29,346
Westbury High School	Public	9-12	1 Post Rd	Old Westbury	11568	Nassau County	Westbury Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(516) 876-5047	1,561	111	14.1	61.1%	34 (2.2%)	295 (18.9%)	1,203 (77.1%)	23 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.3%)	38.7	765^th of 1242 public high schools	38.4%		42.1	711^th of 1228 public high schools	42.1%	54	38.6	52.7	89.3	73.2	45.6	55.1	68.3	34.6	76.9	77.1	46.6				96.0	96.6	99.8	99.8	99.9	96.3	97.9	99.4	$19,800	$2,571	$17,230

Cities Near Old Westbury

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Westbury	1.27 mi	9	432^nd
Jericho	2.01 mi	5	10^th
Carle Place	2.07 mi	3	79^th
Roslyn Heights	2.13 mi	5	22^nd
Greenvale	2.46 mi	1	62^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.