School Overview
Center Moriches High School, located at 311 Frowein Road in Center Moriches, New York, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Center Moriches Union Free School District. Situated in a suburban community on the south shore of Long Island, the school is known for fostering a close-knit academic environment where faculty and staff prioritize personalized student support. The district emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous college-preparatory coursework with a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs, all aimed at preparing students for life after graduation.

The school’s mission is centered on empowering students to become productive, responsible citizens by encouraging intellectual curiosity and civic engagement. Through its official website, http://www.cmschools.org, the district provides transparency regarding its academic programs, state testing requirements, and community-focused initiatives. As a central hub for the local community, Center Moriches High School plays a pivotal role in the region, focusing on maintaining strong graduation rates and fostering a culture of school spirit and academic achievement.
556
Total Students
38.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTER MORICHES HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White386
Hispanic111
Black32
Asian8
American Indian19
  • White
    386 (69.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    111 (20.0 %)
  • Black
    32 (5.8 %)
  • American Indian
    19 (3.4 %)
  • Asian
    8 (1.4 %)
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: CENTER MORICHES UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (631)878-0092
Website: http://www.cmschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 136
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9
Grades Taught
Grade 9 126
Grade 10 144
Grade 11 136
Grade 12 134
Ungraded 16

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CENTER MORICHES HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 9126
Grade 10144
Grade 11136
Grade 12134
Ungraded16
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CENTER MORICHES HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25545.9%
Male30154.1%