BELLPORT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.southcountry.org

1,392 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bellport Senior High School is the sole high school serving the South Country Central School District, located in Brookhaven, New York. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, supporting a variety of student interests through a diverse array of elective courses, Advanced Placement (AP) offerings, and academic support services.

Beyond the classroom, Bellport Senior High School fosters a vibrant campus culture characterized by active student engagement in extracurricular activities. The school hosts numerous athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs that encourage teamwork, leadership, and personal growth. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and social-emotional development, Bellport aims to create an inclusive environment where students can explore their potential and prepare for their roles as contributing members of the broader community.

1,392

Total Students

114.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BELLPORT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	512
Hispanic	595
Black	208
Asian	24
Two or More	44
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
595 (42.7 %)
White
512 (36.8 %)
Black
208 (14.9 %)
Two or More
44 (3.2 %)
Asian
24 (1.7 %)
American Indian
8 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SOUTH COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)730-1575
Website:	http://www.southcountry.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	114.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	702
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 350

Grade 10 341

Grade 11 339

Grade 12 341

Ungraded 21