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Sayville High School

Summary:

Sayville High School is a public high school located in West Sayville, New York, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Sayville Union Free School District. With 880 students and a student-teacher ratio of 10.6, this high-performing school consistently ranks among the top high schools in New York.

Sayville High School's academic excellence is evident in its consistently high rankings, with a statewide ranking between 69-143 over the past 10 years and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 4 years. The school's students perform exceptionally well on Regents/Common Core exams, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages across all subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had a 95.37% proficiency rate in Regents/Common Core English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 78.55%. Sayville High School also boasts a very high 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 84.3% to 99.1% over the past 3 years, well above the state average, and a low dropout rate ranging from 0.0% to 4.9% during the same period.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Sachem High School East, Patchogue-Medford High School, and Central Islip Senior High School, Sayville High School outperforms them in terms of academic performance, test scores, graduation rates, and student subgroup outcomes. The school's strong financial resources, with a spending of $24,613 per student in 2022-2023, and low student-teacher ratio appear to be key factors in its success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 20 Brook St
       West Sayville, NY  11796-1499

(631) 244-6600

District: Sayville Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
69th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,613 Help


Feeder schools for Sayville High School:

Elementary:    Cherry Avenue Elementary School
    Lincoln Avenue Elementary School
    Sunrise Drive Elementary School
Middle:    Sayville Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  880

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.8%
Hispanic:
8.5%
Asian:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.9% Help


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Compare Details Sayville High School ranks better than 94.4% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.03. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sayville High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.8%), Hispanic (8.5%), Asian (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sayville High School is 10.6. (See more...)
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Compare Sayville High School employs 82.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sayville High School is $24,613.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sayville High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sayville High School 69th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Sayville High School in the ranking list.)

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Sayville Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sayville Union Free School District 197th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sayville High School

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Rank History for all students at Sayville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 72.14 127th 935 86.4%
2006 73.83 108th 986 89.0%
2007 73.03 123rd 1002 87.7%
2008 75.57 80th 1027 92.2%
2009 73.46 130th 1086 88.0%
2010 71.57 191st 1117 82.9%
2011 76.78 92nd 1165 92.1%
2012 80.81 50th 1198 95.8%
2013 79.31 101st 1217 91.7%
2014 72.15 200th 1237 83.8%
2015 74.21 153rd 1255 87.8%
2016 74.39 151st 1255 88.0%
2017 74.58 191st 1221 84.4%
2018 76.94 156th 1210 87.1%
2019 78.36 143rd 1207 88.2%
2021 83.78 16th 519 96.9%
2022 80.47 101st 1190 91.5%
2023 82.27 82nd 1228 93.3%
2024 83.03 69th 1242 94.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sayville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.33 185th 1095 83.1%
2019 80.03 152nd 1132 86.6%
2022 82.86 91st 1038 91.2%
2023 84.47 95th 1130 91.6%
2024 89.54 56th 1144 95.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sayville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.71 357th 1154 69.1%
2019 58.49 457th 1179 61.2%
2022 76.51 102nd 1101 90.7%
2023 77.62 97th 1155 91.6%
2024 69.50 226th 1170 80.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Sayville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.01 148th 1176 87.4%
2019 79.00 127th 1193 89.4%
2021 84.70 8th 290 97.2%
2022 82.17 67th 1155 94.2%
2023 83.49 65th 1197 94.6%
2024 82.87 66th 1219 94.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Sayville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.25 185th 1176 84.3%
2019 76.18 170th 1190 85.7%
2022 77.34 142nd 1154 87.7%
2023 80.39 104th 1191 91.3%
2024 82.44 75th 1211 93.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sayville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 71.06 109th 426 74.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sayville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.97 95th 791 88.0%
2019 76.09 137th 815 83.2%
2022 82.88 64th 760 91.6%
2023 86.52 41st 851 95.2%
2024 82.50 77th 865 91.1%
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Rank History for White students at Sayville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.65 176th 765 77.0%
2019 68.94 176th 793 77.8%
2022 70.95 134th 738 81.8%
2023 73.80 104th 776 86.6%
2024 76.45 71st 781 90.9%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Sayville High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 813 0 15 3 1 n/a n/a 0 832
1990 707 1 13 16 0 n/a n/a 0 737
1991 690 1 17 11 0 n/a n/a 0 719
1992 944 4 18 17 0 n/a n/a 0 983
1993 955 10 21 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1001
1994 960 12 25 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1010
1995 949 3 21 8 0 n/a n/a 0 981
1996 949 3 21 8 0 n/a n/a 0 981
1997 923 5 26 13 0 n/a n/a 0 967
1998 941 4 11 7 0 n/a n/a 0 963
1999 913 7 31 23 0 n/a n/a 0 974
2000 912 9 36 24 0 n/a n/a 0 981
2001 905 13 29 29 1 n/a n/a 0 977
2002 963 10 35 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1025
2003 963 10 35 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1025
2004 996 10 44 19 1 n/a n/a 0 1070
2005 1043 4 38 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1102
2006 1071 5 36 19 0 n/a n/a 0 1131
2007 1080 5 27 27 0 n/a n/a 0 1139
2008 1078 7 25 32 0 n/a n/a 0 1142
2009 1063 6 20 26 0 n/a n/a 1 1116
2010 1073 6 16 28 0 n/a n/a 6 1129
2011 1030 12 10 46 0 0 2 0 1100
2012 1020 7 12 39 1 0 1 0 1080
2013 974 4 14 49 1 0 3 0 1045
2014 929 3 18 46 1 0 5 0 1002
2015 926 5 14 43 1 0 5 0 994
2016 889 9 17 48 2 0 5 0 970
2017 886 5 16 43 3 0 5 0 958
2018 906 5 20 48 2 0 6 0 987
2019 878 6 23 61 2 0 7 0 977
2020 861 8 25 61 2 0 11 0 968
2021 850 9 20 73 1 0 15 0 968
2022 794 6 20 73 0 0 21 0 914
2023 755 6 22 75 0 0 22 0 880

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sayville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 832 67.0 12.4 n/a
1990 737 61.7 11.9 n/a
1991 719 56.7 12.6 n/a
1992 983 66.4 14.8 n/a
1993 1001 67.0 14.9 n/a
1994 1010 69.6 14.5 3
1995 981 71.2 13.8 1.6
1996 981 71.2 13.8 1.6
1997 967 72.6 13.3 2.7
1998 963 77.2 12.5 2.1
1999 974 79.9 12.2 2.4
2000 981 79.2 12.4 4.2
2001 977 84.8 11.5 5
2002 1025 88.0 11.6 4.1
2003 1025 88.0 11.6 4.1
2004 1070 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1102 88.3 12.5 3.2
2006 1131 89.0 12.7 3.1
2007 1139 86.9 13.1 2.7
2008 1142 89.7 12.7 3.5
2009 1116 89.0 12.5 4.1
2010 1129 84.4 13.3 3.7
2011 1100 85.6 12.8 6.5
2012 1080 78.2 13.8 6.9
2013 1045 78.6 13.2 10
2014 1002 75.0 13.3 9.7
2015 994 77.0 12.9 10.8
2016 970 77.0 12.5 12.1
2017 958 77.7 12.3 12.5
2018 987 79.6 12.3 9.5
2019 977 72.5 13.4 9.7
2020 968 88.6 10.9 10.4
2021 968 80.5 12.0 10
2022 914 81.6 11.1 12.7
2023 880 82.6 10.6 11.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sayville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 832 67.0 12.4 n/a
1990 737 61.7 11.9 n/a
1991 719 56.7 12.6 n/a
1992 983 66.4 14.8 n/a
1993 1001 67.0 14.9 n/a
1994 1010 69.6 14.5 3
1995 981 71.2 13.8 1.6
1996 981 71.2 13.8 1.6
1997 967 72.6 13.3 2.7
1998 963 77.2 12.5 2.1
1999 974 79.9 12.2 2.4
2000 981 79.2 12.4 4.2
2001 977 84.8 11.5 5
2002 1025 88.0 11.6 4.1
2003 1025 88.0 11.6 4.1
2004 1070 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1102 88.3 12.5 3.2
2006 1131 89.0 12.7 3.1
2007 1139 86.9 13.1 2.7
2008 1142 89.7 12.7 3.5
2009 1116 89.0 12.5 4.1
2010 1129 84.4 13.3 3.7
2011 1100 85.6 12.8 6.5
2012 1080 78.2 13.8 6.9
2013 1045 78.6 13.2 10
2014 1002 75.0 13.3 9.7
2015 994 77.0 12.9 10.8
2016 970 77.0 12.5 12.1
2017 958 77.7 12.3 12.5
2018 987 79.6 12.3 9.5
2019 977 72.5 13.4 9.7
2020 968 88.6 10.9 10.4
2021 968 80.5 12.0 10
2022 914 81.6 11.1 12.7
2023 880 82.6 10.6 11.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Sayville High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.1%0.9%0.0%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
201499.3%0.7%0.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
201599.1%0.8%0.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
201698.8%1.1%0.1%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%
201798.4%1.3%0.1%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201897.8%1.8%0.1%99.0%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.0%
201997.8%0.0%0.0%98.7%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.8%98.8%98.3%
202098.4%0.0%98.6%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.0%98.9%99.1%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sayville High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $234 (1.2%) $19,481 (98.8%) $19,714
2020 $228 (1.1%) $19,943 (98.9%) $20,171
2021 $305 (1.4%) $21,046 (98.6%) $21,351
2022 $666 (2.8%) $22,773 (97.2%) $23,439
2023 $621 (2.5%) $23,992 (97.5%) $24,613

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sayville High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 143rd of 1207 High schoolsRanks 82nd of 1228 High schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Sayville High School)88.789.4
 0.8%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Sayville Union Free School District)92.894.2
 1.4%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Sayville High School)86.587.8
 1.3%
   End of Course Chemistry (Sayville Union Free School District)86.587.8
 1.3%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Sayville High School)96.889.5
 7.3%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Sayville Union Free School District)96.889.5
 7.3%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Sayville High School)95.794.7
 1.1%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Sayville Union Free School District)95.894.7
 1.1%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Common Core Geometry (Sayville High School)89.182
 7%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (Sayville Union Free School District)89.182.1
 6.9%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Sayville High School)90.196.9
 6.9%
   End of Course Earth Science (Sayville Union Free School District)90.196.9
 6.8%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Sayville High School)88.388.9
 0.6%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (Sayville Union Free School District)88.488.9
 0.5%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Sayville High School)9194.1
 3.2%
   End of Course Living Environment (Sayville Union Free School District)93.596.5
 2.9%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Sayville High School)91.479.1
 12.2%
   End of Course Physics (Sayville Union Free School District)91.479.1
 12.2%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Sayville High School)96.691.7
 4.9%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Sayville Union Free School District)96.691.8
 4.8%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students977880
 9.9%
African American66
American Indian20
 100%
Asian2322
 4.3%
Hispanic6175
 23%
Pacific Islander00
White878755
 14%
Two or More Races722
 214.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.7%11.9%
 2.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sayville High School

Sayville High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cherry Avenue Elementary School
Elementary : Lincoln Avenue Elementary School
Elementary : Sunrise Drive Elementary School
Middle : Sayville Middle School

Students at Sayville High School are 86% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 880 students attended Sayville High School.

Yes. Sayville High School ranks in the top 5.6% of New York high schools.


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