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SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL EAST

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
SAINT JAMES, New York · SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,403
Student:Teacher11.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch15%
Title INo
SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL EAST
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
1,403
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
15%-43.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL EAST is a public high serving grades 9–12 in SAINT JAMES, New York. The school enrolls 1,403 students. It is part of the SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
15% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 58% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictSMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36103
CitySAINT JAMES
ZIP11780
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID362706005839

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,403
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino7.5%
Black / African American5.6%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native84.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races1.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
7.5%
Black
5.6%
Asian
1.3%
Two+
1.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %15%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)