WEST ISLIP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
WEST ISLIP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the WEST ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in WEST ISLIP, NY with about 1,438 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 127 teachers, WEST ISLIP 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.
WEST ISLIP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located in West Islip, New York, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the West Islip Union Free School District. The school is known for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness while maintaining a strong sense of community pride, symbolized by its "Lion" mascot. It provides a diverse curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, elective programs, and extracurricular activities designed to support the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its student body.
Beyond its academic offerings, WEST ISLIP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL places a significant focus on student engagement through its robust athletics program, performing arts departments, and various student-led clubs. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, maintaining a long-standing reputation for its commitment to student success and school spirit. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the institution strives to prepare its graduates for the challenges of higher education and professional life in a supportive, resource-rich environment.
For more information, contact WEST ISLIP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (631) 504-5815 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WEST ISLIP, NY 11795-3932
(631) 504-5815
http://www.wi.k12.ny.us
WEST ISLIP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in WEST ISLIP, NY with about 1,438 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WEST ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 1,438
- Teachers:
- 127.23
- 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 1,438 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST ISLIP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 86.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.2%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
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.