WANTAGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
WANTAGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the WANTAGH UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in WANTAGH, NY with about 935 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 78 teachers, WANTAGH SENIOR 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.
WANTAGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located at 3297 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh, New York, is a cornerstone of the Wantagh Union Free School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its well-rounded extracurricular programs. The school fosters a supportive learning environment designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education or entering the workforce, by offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized electives, and robust support services.
Beyond the classroom, WANTAGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL emphasizes the development of the "whole student" through a vibrant culture of athletics, arts, and community service. The school maintains a strong sense of community pride, frequently engaging students in extracurricular clubs, championship-level sports teams, and performing arts productions. By balancing rigorous academic standards with meaningful opportunities for personal growth and social development, Wantagh High consistently strives to cultivate responsible, well-prepared citizens within the Long Island community.
For more information, contact WANTAGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (516) 679-6401 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WANTAGH, NY 11793-3371
(516) 679-6401
http://www.wantaghschools.org
WANTAGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in WANTAGH, NY with about 935 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WANTAGH UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 935
- Teachers:
- 78.84
- 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 935 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WANTAGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 90.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.3%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
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.