MASSAPEQUA HIGH SCHOOL

www.msd.k12.ny.us

1,453 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

Massapequa High School, located at 4925 Merrick Road in Massapequa, New York, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Massapequa Union Free School District. Known for its robust academic environment, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college-credit opportunities, and specialized programs designed to prepare students for higher education and professional career paths. The school culture is deeply rooted in community tradition, with a strong emphasis on fostering both intellectual growth and character development within its student body.

Beyond the classroom, Massapequa High School maintains a highly active extracurricular landscape, featuring an extensive selection of varsity sports, competitive clubs, performing arts groups, and student organizations. This well-rounded approach is aimed at promoting school spirit and providing students with diverse opportunities to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty, supportive administrative staff, and a longstanding commitment to maintaining high standards of excellence for all its students.

1,453

Total Students

142.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MASSAPEQUA HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,288
Hispanic	101
Black	11
Asian	31
Two or More	14
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,288 (88.6 %)
Hispanic
101 (7.0 %)
Asian
31 (2.1 %)
Two or More
14 (1.0 %)
Black
11 (0.8 %)
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:	MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)308-5901
Website:	http://www.msd.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	1,453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	142.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 10 455

Grade 11 510

Grade 12 476

Ungraded 12