Wantagh Senior High School

Wantagh Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3297 Beltagh Ave,  Wantagh, NY
Wantagh Union Free School District
4.0
2.5
833 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Carolyn Breivogel
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
95%
Reading Proficiency
92%
Average GPA
3.73
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.73
Reading Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
95%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
74
Full Time Teachers
74
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
640
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
75.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
167:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.6%
White
84%
Hispanic
9.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3%
Two or more races
2.5%
Black
1.2%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#39 Best HS For Athletes in New York
#112 Best Public HS Teachers in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Binghamton University, SUNY 134 Students
Stony Brook University 97 Students
Molloy University 96 Students
Boston University 93 Students
Hofstra University 85 Students
Adelphi University 79 Students
University of Delaware 76 Students
Long Island University 69 Students
University of South Carolina 68 Students
Cornell University 64 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 84 Students
Biology 66 Students
Nursing 58 Students
Psychology 54 Students
Education 47 Students
Accounting 40 Students
Political Science and Government 37 Students
Finance 36 Students
Engineering 28 Students
Elementary Education 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 117 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/17/2024
As a current senior at Wantagh High School, I can attest to the fact that Wantagh has amazing educational and athletic programs. All programs include the tools necessary for students to succeed. All of the staff are very welcoming. There are an endless amount of clubs to choose from and you will be able to create a niche community throughout your years in Wantagh. Although it is not a very diverse school, education about diversity is seen throughout all types of classes.
4.0 Alum
3/10/2024
I enjoyed how the school was able to foster competition within the students in a way that encouraged lifelong friendships but also helped the community through fundraisers to local foundations.
4.0 Senior
11/17/2022
During my four years at Wantagh High School, I have had a positive experience. I learned a lot from my teachers and made many lasting friendships. I believe that there are some areas that my school can focus on to offer a better and safer experience for future generations. Without updates to safety policy and procedures to protect students and facility members, nothing else matters.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 14 Reviews
1.0 other
6/2/2025
Incompetent Administration. The Adminstration does nothing about bullying because they are bullies themselves and they target specific children. Horrible with accommodations. No diversity, very prevalent racism, the school is continuing to fight to use a native american as their mascot instead of ad...
1.0 other
6/1/2025
Horrible Administration, absolutely lacks diversity, administration does not inform parents of threats. Keeps dangerous students enrolled.
5.0 parent
5/22/2023
Wantagh HS has such a wide range of activities and sports (especially since the pandemic has finally ended) which was great because my twin boys have very different personalities and interests. The teachers all have a great afterschool extra help availability incase a student needs tutoring or just...
5.0 parent
5/9/2023
We bought our home in this neighborhood specifically because of the excellent schools in the Wantagh School District and they definitely helped our children succeed. Thanks to the amazing teachers, engaging extracurricular activities and supportive staff, my oldest daughter made it into Columbia Uni...

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Wantagh Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Wantagh, NY, in the Wantagh neighborhood, and is served by the Wantagh Union Free School District in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 833 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 95% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 92% are proficient in reading. Wantagh Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.73, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $855,820. Discover additional schools in the area, like Gen. Douglas MacArthur Senior High School, Wellington C Mepham High School, Seaford Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Wantagh has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wantagh Senior High School.

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