DEER PARK HIGH SCHOOL

www.deerparkschools.org

1,314 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Deer Park High School, located at 1 Falcon Place in Deer Park, New York, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Deer Park Union Free School District. The school is known for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous college-preparatory coursework and diverse extracurricular opportunities. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success through a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, elective programs, and support services tailored to meet the needs of a diverse student body.

Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a strong sense of community spirit—often centered around its "Falcon" mascot. Students are encouraged to engage in a wide array of athletic programs, performing arts, and student-led clubs, which serve to enrich the overall educational experience. By balancing traditional academic standards with holistic development, Deer Park High School aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens equipped with the skills necessary for the modern workforce and higher education.

1,314

Total Students

111.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DEER PARK HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	447
Hispanic	371
Black	263
Asian	199
Two or More	31
American Indian	3

White
447 (34.0 %)
Hispanic
371 (28.2 %)
Black
263 (20.0 %)
Asian
199 (15.1 %)
Two or More
31 (2.4 %)
American Indian
3 (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:	DEER PARK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)274-4110
Website:	http://www.deerparkschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,314
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	111.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	551
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 9 335

Grade 10 318

Grade 11 335

Grade 12 307

Ungraded 19