How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Farmingdale Senior High School | Plainedge Senior High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Farmingdale, NY | Massapequa, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,704 | 856 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.2:1 | 12.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 25.4% | 14.8% |
| 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 | Plainedge Senior High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $34,386 | $30,821 |
| District | Farmingdale School District | Plainedge Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Farmingdale Senior High School | Plainedge Senior High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51.3% | 80.4% |
| African American | 7.1% | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.4% | 9.7% |
| Asian | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.5% | 1.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Farmingdale Senior High School | Plainedge Senior High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 25 | 14 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 219:1 | 173:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.6% | 24.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 144 | 29 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.