How do these schools compare?
| Metric | FARMINGDALE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | HOWITT SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | FARMINGDALE, NY | FARMINGDALE, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,704 | 1,180 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 21.4% | 20.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | FARMINGDALE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | HOWITT SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $35,878 | $35,878 |
| District | FARMINGDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT | FARMINGDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | FARMINGDALE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | HOWITT SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51.3% | 51.9% |
| African American | 7.1% | 7.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.4% | 29.4% |
| Asian | 7.6% | 7.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 2.5% | 3.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | FARMINGDALE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | HOWITT SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 25 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 213:1 | 295:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.1% | 20.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 144 | 96 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.