How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Wantagh Senior High School | Wellington C Mepham High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Wantagh, NY | Bellmore, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 826 | 1,211 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.1:1 | 11:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 10.0% | 16.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Wantagh Senior High School | Wellington C Mepham High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $27,938 | $31,191 |
| District | Wantagh Union Free School District | Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Wantagh Senior High School | Wellington C Mepham High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84.4% | 66.6% |
| African American | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.6% | 15.7% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 11.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 2.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Wantagh Senior High School | Wellington C Mepham High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 26 | 29 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 167:1 | 184:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 8.5% | 12.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 8 | 27 |
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.