How do these schools compare?
| Metric | FOREST LAKE SCHOOL | WANTAGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | WANTAGH, NY | WANTAGH, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 390 | 826 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 24.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 4.9% | 9.9% |
| 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 | FOREST LAKE SCHOOL | WANTAGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $29,089 | $29,089 |
| District | WANTAGH UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT | WANTAGH UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | FOREST LAKE SCHOOL | WANTAGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.7% | 84.4% |
| African American | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% | 8.6% |
| Asian | 4.4% | 3.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 2.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | FOREST LAKE SCHOOL | WANTAGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 26 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 165.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.2% | 6.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 8 |
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.