MASSAPEQUA HIGH SCHOOL
MASSAPEQUA HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in MASSAPEQUA, NY with about 1,695 students offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 149 teachers, MASSAPEQUA HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
MASSAPEQUA HIGH SCHOOL, located at 4925 Merrick Road in Massapequa, New York, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Massapequa Union Free School District. Known for its robust academic environment, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college-credit opportunities, and specialized programs designed to prepare students for higher education and professional career paths. The school culture is deeply rooted in community tradition, with a strong emphasis on fostering both intellectual growth and character development within its student body.
Beyond the classroom, MASSAPEQUA HIGH SCHOOL maintains a highly active extracurricular landscape, featuring an extensive selection of varsity sports, competitive clubs, performing arts groups, and student organizations. This well-rounded approach is aimed at promoting school spirit and providing students with diverse opportunities to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty, supportive administrative staff, and a longstanding commitment to maintaining high standards of excellence for all its students.
For more information, contact MASSAPEQUA HIGH SCHOOL at (516) 308-5901 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758-6297
(516) 308-5901
http://www.msd.k12.ny.us
MASSAPEQUA HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in MASSAPEQUA, NY with about 1,695 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 1,695
- Teachers:
- 149.48
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,695 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MASSAPEQUA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 94.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.5%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.