H FRANK CAREY HIGH SCHOOL

www.sewanhakaschools.org

1,596 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

H. Frank Carey High School, located in Franklin Square, New York, is a prominent secondary institution serving students in grades 7 through 12. As part of the Sewanhaka Central High School District, the school is known for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. The campus provides a diverse curriculum, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and specialized electives designed to challenge students and prepare them for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic offerings, H. Frank Carey High School is deeply committed to the "total education" of its students through a robust extracurricular program. The school supports a vibrant culture of athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs, which encourage leadership, collaboration, and personal growth. By balancing rigorous scholastic standards with a strong sense of community spirit and school tradition, H. Frank Carey aims to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to society.

1,596

Total Students

115.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for H FRANK CAREY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	917
Hispanic	374
Black	50
Asian	235
Two or More	7
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	5

White
917 (57.5 %)
Hispanic
374 (23.5 %)
Asian
235 (14.7 %)
Black
50 (3.1 %)
Two or More
7 (0.4 %)
American Indian
6 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.3 %)

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:	SEWANHAKA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)539-9400
Website:	http://www.sewanhakaschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,596
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	115.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	308
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 7 273

Grade 8 280

Grade 9 226

Grade 10 304

Grade 11 236

Grade 12 267

Ungraded 10