FARMINGDALE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.farmingdaleschools.org

1,703 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Farmingdale Senior High School, located at 150 Lincoln Street in Farmingdale, New York, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Farmingdale Union Free School District. The school is known for fostering a comprehensive educational environment that balances rigorous academic preparation with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. It serves a diverse student body and is deeply integrated into the local Long Island community, maintaining a strong reputation for promoting school spirit and student engagement.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, elective programs, and career-focused pathways. Beyond the classroom, Farmingdale High School places a significant emphasis on athletics, performing arts, and student clubs, which are central to the campus culture. Supported by the district’s mission to inspire lifelong learning, the school remains a focal point for academic and social development in the Farmingdale area.

1,703

Total Students

164.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FARMINGDALE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	943
Hispanic	486
Black	110
Asian	126
Two or More	26
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

White
943 (55.5 %)
Hispanic
486 (28.6 %)
Asian
126 (7.4 %)
Black
110 (6.5 %)
Two or More
26 (1.5 %)
American Indian
6 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	FARMINGDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)434-5210
Website:	http://www.farmingdaleschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,703
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	164.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	432
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 9 426

Grade 10 415

Grade 11 401

Grade 12 451

Ungraded 10