SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL-WEST
SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL-WEST is a public high school that is part of the SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in SMITHTOWN, NY with about 1,662 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 114 teachers, SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL-WEST has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL-WEST is a prominent public secondary school located in Smithtown, New York, serving students in grades 9 through 12. As one of the two high schools in the Smithtown Central School District, it maintains a strong commitment to academic excellence, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college-level electives, and a wide variety of honors programs designed to prepare students for higher education.
Beyond its rigorous academic environment, the school fosters a vibrant culture of student engagement through an extensive array of extracurricular activities. Students have access to a diverse selection of clubs, competitive athletic programs, and award-winning fine and performing arts departments. By emphasizing both intellectual growth and personal development, SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL-WEST aims to cultivate a supportive community that encourages students to become active, responsible citizens and lifelong learners.
For more information, contact SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL-WEST at (631) 382-2905 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787-1696
(631) 382-2905
SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL-WEST is a public school in SMITHTOWN, NY with about 1,662 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 1,662
- Teachers:
- 114.42
- 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 1,662 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL-WEST is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 83.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.5%
- Asian
- 5.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
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.