SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL EAST
SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL EAST is a public high school that is part of the SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in SAINT JAMES, NY with about 1,575 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 108 teachers, SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL EAST 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 EAST, located in Saint James, New York, is a prominent secondary institution within the Smithtown Central School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, the school serves a diverse student body by offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college-level electives, and a wide variety of honors programs. The institution prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for higher education and professional success, consistently maintaining a reputation as one of the top-performing high schools in Suffolk County.
Beyond the classroom, Smithtown East offers a robust extracurricular program designed to promote student engagement and well-rounded personal development. Students have access to an extensive array of athletic teams, competitive arts programs, music ensembles, and numerous student-run clubs that cater to a wide range of interests. By balancing high academic standards with a vibrant extracurricular life, the school cultivates a strong sense of community and school spirit, encouraging students to become active, responsible, and well-prepared members of the global society.
For more information, contact SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL EAST at (631) 382-2705 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SAINT JAMES, NY 11780-1800
(631) 382-2705
SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL EAST is a public school in SAINT JAMES, NY with about 1,575 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 1,575
- Teachers:
- 108.64
- 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 1,575 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL EAST is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 88.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.1%
- Asian
- 4.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.