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SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL-WEST

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
SMITHTOWN, New York · SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,158
Student:Teacher9.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch17%
Title INo
SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL-WEST
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 462
1,158
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
17%-41.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
9.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL-WEST is a public high serving grades 9–12 in SMITHTOWN, New York. The school enrolls 1,158 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
9.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
17% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 58% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictSMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36103
CitySMITHTOWN
ZIP11787
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID362706000327

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,158
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino11.5%
Black / African American5.2%
Asian1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native79.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races1.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
11.5%
Black
5.2%
Asian
1.7%
Two+
1.6%
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 %17%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)