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Seaford Senior High School is a public high school serving 658 students in grades 9-12 in Seaford, New York. The school is part of the Seaford Union Free School District, which is ranked 198 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Seaford Senior High School consistently ranks in the top 25% of New York high schools, with a current ranking of 213 out of 1,242 schools. The school's students perform exceptionally well on Regents/Common Core exams, with proficiency rates exceeding the state and district averages in most subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had a 100% proficiency rate in Regents/Common Core English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 78.55%. Seaford Senior High School's students also excel in specific subject areas, such as Regents/Common Core Algebra II (87.86% proficiency vs. 74.04% state average) and Regents/Global History and Geography (94.97% proficiency vs. 76.9% state average). The school's performance is consistent across different student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students. Seaford Senior High School's performance for Special Education students is particularly noteworthy, ranking 103 out of 1,038 NY high schools in 2021-2022 and earning a 5-star rating in this category.
Seaford Senior High School's strong academic performance is further highlighted by its high graduation rates, ranging from 84.3% to 97.6% over the past few years, which are generally higher than the state and district averages. However, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6% to 37.8% in recent years, which is an area of concern that the school and district may need to address. Compared to nearby schools, such as Sanford H Calhoun High School, Island Trees High School, and Wantagh Senior High School, Seaford Senior High School's students generally outperform their peers on Regents/Common Core exams. However, some nearby schools, such as Gen Douglas MacArthur Senior High School and Massapequa High School, have even higher academic performance, ranking in the top 5% and 10% of New York high schools, respectively.
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