WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL
1,524 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School, located on Dixon Avenue in Copiague, New York, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Copiague Union Free School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic rigor, personal growth, and college and career readiness. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education programs, and various elective options designed to cater to a diverse student body with varying interests and post-secondary goals.
Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, student government, and numerous interest-based clubs. By prioritizing both academic achievement and social-emotional development, Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School aims to prepare its students to become productive, engaged citizens who are equipped to succeed in an increasingly globalized society. For more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, stakeholders are encouraged to visit the official district website.
Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, student government, and numerous interest-based clubs. By prioritizing both academic achievement and social-emotional development, Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School aims to prepare its students to become productive, engaged citizens who are equipped to succeed in an increasingly globalized society. For more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, stakeholders are encouraged to visit the official district website.
1,524
Total Students
105.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 142 |
| Hispanic | 1,002 |
| Black | 331 |
| Asian | 25 |
| Two or More | 21 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Hispanic1,002 (65.7 %)
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Black331 (21.7 %)
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White142 (9.3 %)
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Asian25 (1.6 %)
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Two or More21 (1.4 %)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.1 %)
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American Indian1 (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: | COPIAGUE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| Phone: | (631)842-4010 |
| Website: | http://www.copiague.k12.ny.us |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,524 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 105.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 816 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 24 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
367
Grade 10
427
Grade 11
369
Grade 12
359
Ungraded
2
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 367 |
| Grade 10 | 427 |
| Grade 11 | 369 |
| Grade 12 | 359 |
| Ungraded | 2 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 763 | 50.1% |
| Male | 761 | 49.9% |
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