Amityville Memorial High School is a public high school located in Amityville, New York, United States, on the south shore of Long Island. It is part of the Amityville Union Free School District, which includes the village of Amityville and portions of North Amityville and East Massapequa.
Serving 936 students in grades 9-12, Amityville Memorial High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 936 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amityville Memorial High School's student population of 936 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
936 students
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Year Founded
1894
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Amityville Memorial High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amityville Memorial High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3599 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
63%
31%
Black
29%
15%
White
3%
39%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amityville Memorial High School's ranking?
Amityville Memorial High School is ranked #3599 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Amityville Memorial High School often compared to?
Amityville Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wyandanch Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amityville Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Amityville Memorial High School is 80%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Amityville Memorial High School?
936 students attend Amityville Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Amityville Memorial High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amityville Memorial High School?
Amityville Memorial High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Amityville Memorial High School offer ?
Amityville Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Amityville Memorial High School part of?
Amityville Memorial High School is part of Amityville Union Free School District.
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