WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL

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.
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

Student Demographics for WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White142
Hispanic1,002
Black331
Asian25
Two or More21
American Indian1
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    1,002 (65.7 %)
  • Black
    331 (21.7 %)
  • White
    142 (9.3 %)
  • Asian
    25 (1.6 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (1.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1 %)
  • American Indian
    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: 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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 9367
Grade 10427
Grade 11369
Grade 12359
Ungraded2
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female76350.1%
Male76149.9%
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