Plainedge Senior High School

Plainedge Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
241 Wyngate Dr,  Massapequa, NY
North Massapequa Neighborhood
Plainedge Union Free School District
3.8
4.0
863 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Robert Amster
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
95%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
95%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
71
Full Time Teachers
71
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
630
Verbal
610
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
27
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
54.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
4
Equity
8
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
199:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.2%
White
84.6%
Hispanic
8.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.7%
Two or more races
1.2%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Stony Brook University 131 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 118 Students
Adelphi University 118 Students
Molloy University 100 Students
Hofstra University 95 Students
Long Island University 90 Students
SUNY Farmingdale State College 89 Students
St. John's University - New York 76 Students
New York University 70 Students
Boston University 65 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 71 Students
Nursing 55 Students
Biology 55 Students
Business 48 Students
Education 27 Students
Marketing 26 Students
Accounting 26 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Computer Science 21 Students
Special Education and Teaching 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 126 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/16/2024
The community as a whole is fun and exciting with support from so many teachers. There is always someone by your side rooting you on
4.0 Senior
1/11/2024
I have attended Plainedge High school for all 4 years of high school and in the district for 13 years of schooling. Overall the academics are good but in regents and pep classes there is less focus of education and more trying to keep the class in line. In the 4 years a lot of construction has been done and the noise has greatly effected the science and social studies classes. There is a cockroach problem. There are highs and lows with the teachers with 2 in the last year being fired for inappropriate conduct but many of the AP and college level teachers consistently go above and beyond for the students. The music and arts teachers provide stellar education and experience for the program.
5.0 Senior
8/13/2023
The highlights of my experience have been the challenging courses that are offered as well as the welcoming teachers. One thing I would like to see change is the level of difficulty it is to make changes to class schedules
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4.0 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/14/2014
This school has a lot to offer- AP, honors, after school clubs, SAT prep... New website with plenty of helpful links. Students and parents are contacted on a regular basis through email and Powerschool. Well worth the taxes.
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4.0 parent
6/18/2013
Plenty of after school activities if you want to participate. Robotic team placed 2nd in the county. Many clubs and good caring teachers. Parents need to get involved. Taxes are high- why? No business to help the tax burden.
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3.0 parent
9/15/2012
Plainedge has a tax burden problem. You have to ask yourself if this high school is worth the premium you pay in school taxes for the Plainedge district. Regents test scores have been abysmal the past few years and perhaps it is not all about tests but Plainedge taxes are just as high as the best di...
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