WALTER PANAS HIGH SCHOOL

300 CROTON AVE
CORTLANDT MANOR, NY 10567

www.lakelandschools.org

901 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Walter Panas High School, located in Cortlandt Manor, New York, is a prominent secondary institution within the Lakeland Central School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is known for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. It provides a diverse curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, elective offerings, and specialized programs designed to challenge students while supporting their individual educational goals.

Beyond its academic rigor, Walter Panas High School places a strong emphasis on student life and community engagement. The school maintains a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive interscholastic sports, performing and fine arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. These offerings are intended to encourage school spirit, leadership, and personal development, helping to create a well-rounded experience for the student body. As part of the Lakeland district, the school works closely with families and the community to maintain a supportive culture focused on achievement and character growth.

901

Total Students

75.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WALTER PANAS HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	487
Hispanic	266
Black	92
Asian	35
Two or More	16
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
487 (54.1 %)
Hispanic
266 (29.5 %)
Black
92 (10.2 %)
Asian
35 (3.9 %)
Two or More
16 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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:	LAKELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)739-2823
Website:	http://www.lakelandschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	901
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	270
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 9 221

Grade 10 235

Grade 11 228

Grade 12 217