WARD MELVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.threevillagecsd.org

1,507 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ward Melville Senior High School, located in East Setauket, New York, is a highly regarded public secondary school within the Three Village Central School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a rigorous curriculum, the school consistently ranks among the top institutions in New York State. It offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust extracurricular programs, and specialized research opportunities, most notably through its world-renowned InSTAR (Science Research) program, which frequently produces finalists in prestigious national science competitions.

Beyond its academic reputation, Ward Melville is characterized by its large, diverse student body and a strong sense of school spirit. The campus serves as a hub for the local community, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to pursue interests in the arts, athletics, and student government. With a focus on preparing graduates for competitive higher education, the school maintains high standards for both faculty and students, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience that balances demanding coursework with extensive opportunities for personal and professional growth.

1,507

Total Students

140.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WARD MELVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,138
Hispanic	127
Black	26
Asian	189
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

White
1,138 (75.6 %)
Asian
189 (12.5 %)
Hispanic
127 (8.4 %)
Black
26 (1.7 %)
Two or More
25 (1.7 %)
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:	THREE VILLAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)730-4900
Website:	http://www.threevillagecsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	140.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 3

Grade 10 513

Grade 11 486

Grade 12 481

Ungraded 24