Bellport High School is the public high school for the South Country Central School District, which is located in Suffolk County, Long Island in the United States. It serves students in grades 9-12 in Bellport, East Patchogue, Brookhaven Hamlet and parts of Medford and North Bellport.
Serving 1,340 students in grades 9-12, Bellport Senior High School ranks in the top 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 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,340 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 87% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellport Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Bellport Senior High School's student population of 1,340 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,340 students
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
Colors
Blue, Red
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 27, 2026
Campus Size
32 acres
School Rankings
Bellport Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellport Senior High School is 0.66, 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
#1730 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
47%
31%
Black
16%
15%
White
31%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Clipper Ship
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellport Senior High School's ranking?
Bellport Senior High School is ranked #1730 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
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 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bellport Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Bellport Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bellport Senior High School?
1,340 students attend Bellport Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Bellport Senior High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bellport Senior High School?
Bellport Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bellport Senior High School offer ?
Bellport Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bellport Senior High School part of?
Bellport Senior High School is part of South Country Central School District.
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