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Enrollment
1,567
High
DISTRICT 763 · STATE 668
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·COPIAGUE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 360831000609
WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL
1100 DIXON AVE, COPIAGUE, NY 11726 · (631) 842-4010 · Suffolk County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,567 STUDENTS
C
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Scored higher than 31% of New York public high schools
- C+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded New York public high schools
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
117 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.4:1 · STATE 11.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
54%
840 students
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 58%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 377 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 404 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 371 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 413 | 26% |
| Ungraded | 2 | 0% |
Student demographics
49%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 72% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within COPIAGUE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
NYS Assessments 2024-25 . % Proficient (Level 3 + Level 4)English Language Arts
73.0%
NY avg 58.3% . +1.0pp since 2023
Math
38.0%
NY avg 57.4% . -3.0pp since 2023
What this means: On the NYS Assessments, New York's statewide test, about 73 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 38 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all New York schools, those numbers are about 58 and 57. Reading and writing scores are up about 1 points since 2023, while math scores are down about 3 points.
NYS Assessments results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 73.0% | 38.0% |
| 2023-24 | 72.0% | 41.0% |
% Proficient (Level 3 + Level 4), all students and all tested grades.
Source: NYS Assessments. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
52.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
55.3%
based on NY schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-3.0pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 52% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 55% typical for New York schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among New York's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL
WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL's state test result (52.3% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL this school | 1,567 | 53.6% | 52.3% |
| PEEKSKILL HIGH SCHOOL PEEKSKILL | 1,178 | 49.4% | 39.3% |
| OSSINING HIGH SCHOOL OSSINING | 1,577 | 49.9% | 56.0% |
| WHITE PLAINS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL WHITE PLAINS | 2,239 | 49.8% | 62.2% |
| WESTBURY HIGH SCHOOL OLD WESTBURY | 1,574 | 64.3% | 52.2% |
| ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL ROOSEVELT | 1,127 | 58.9% | 45.5% |
Matched among New York high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New York | In Suffolk County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 52.3% | #699 of 1,135 | #48 of 57 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 38.0% | #771 of 1,109 ▼ 29 | #51 of 57 ▼ 5 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 73.0% | #534 of 1,135 ▲ 80 | #46 of 56 ▲ 3 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,567 | #86 of 1,216 | #15 of 59 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.3:1 | #868 of 1,058 | #48 of 57 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 49.3% | #503 of 1,070 | #30 of 57 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 53.6% | #657 of 1,167 | #9 of 57 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -2.5% | #669 of 743 | #40 of 45 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,567
+50 (+3%) vs 2020
+35% since 1990-91, when it was 1,158
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
was 15.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,567 | 117.4 | 13.3:1 | 54% (840) |
| 2023-24 | 1,586 | 113.4 | 14.0:1 | 55% (880) |
| 2022-23 | 1,524 | 105.3 | 14.5:1 | 54% (825) |
| 2020-21 | 1,517 | 96 | 15.8:1 | 50% (756) |
| 2017-18 | 1,608 | 108.6 | 14.8:1 | 66% (1,067) |
| 2015-16 | 1,601 | 102 | 15.7:1 | 69% (1,098) |
| 2010-11 | 1,484 | 101 | 14.7:1 | 56% (824) |
| 2000-01 | 1,235 | 72 | 17.1:1 | 34% (421) |
| 1990-91 | 1,158 | 76 | 15.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL.
About WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL
WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL is a large high school in COPIAGUE, New York, one of the schools in COPIAGUE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. School enrollment was 1,567 students in 2024-25, in grades 9 through 12. The average among high schools in New York is roughly 668 students; this school is 135% larger than that.
The COPIAGUE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT system has 6 schools and 4,579 students.
Hispanic students account for 67% of enrollment at WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL. Other groups include 21% Black and 8% White. The county population is about 23% Hispanic. WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL has a diversity index of 49%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Federal records show a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1 at WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL, with 117.4 full-time-equivalent teachers. Among high schools in New York, the typical ratio is 11.0:1. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 54% of enrollment. Across public schools in Suffolk County, the average is 39%.
The allk12 Grade for WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL is C. Compared with New York public high schools, the school scored higher than 31% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
On BeatsExpectations, WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL is 3.0 points below its prediction, a result in the middle 80% of New York schools.
In Suffolk County (population about 1,530,146), median household income is about $130,686, roughly 40% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL is one of 343 public schools in Suffolk County, which together enroll about 222,439 students.
Nearest public school: COPIAGUE MIDDLE SCHOOL, about 0.2 miles away. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8. The average proficiency across nearby scored schools is 47.1%; WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL's is 52.3%, ranking 3rd of 8.
For locale, NCES codes WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL as Suburb: Large.
The student count in 2024-25 was 1,567, 3% above the 1,517 of 2020-21. The number of students per teacher fell from 15.8 to 13.3 over 4 years.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL covering things like school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Suffolk County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,530,146
Census ACS
Median income
$130,686
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
343
222,439 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in COPIAGUE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- COPIAGUE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 1,081 students
- SUSAN E WILEY SCHOOLElementary · 611 students
- DEAUVILLE GARDENS EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 465 students
- GREAT NECK ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 428 students
- DEAUVILLE GARDENS WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 427 students
Other schools in COPIAGUE
- COPIAGUE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 1,081 students
- SUSAN E WILEY SCHOOLElementary · 611 students
- DEAUVILLE GARDENS EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 465 students
- GREAT NECK ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 428 students
- DEAUVILLE GARDENS WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 427 students
Nearby schools
- COPIAGUE MIDDLE SCHOOL0.2 mi · 1,081
- ALBANY AVENUE SCHOOL0.7 mi · 498
- SUSAN E WILEY SCHOOL0.8 mi · 611
- GREAT NECK ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.8 mi · 428
- NORTHEAST SCHOOL0.9 mi · 145
- EDMUND W MILES MIDDLE SCHOOL1.1 mi · 592
Frequently asked questions
About WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL?
WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 1,567 students in grades 09-12.
Is WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL have?
WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL employs 117 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL?
At WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 8% White, 67% Hispanic, 21% Black, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL?
WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL is overseen by COPIAGUE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT in Suffolk County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.