CASTLETON ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL OF OCEANSIDE

www.oceansideschools.org

50 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Castleton Academy High School is a specialized educational program operating under the Oceanside Union Free School District in New York. It is designed to provide an alternative, supportive learning environment for students who may benefit from a more personalized academic approach than that offered in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. By focusing on smaller class sizes and individualized attention, the academy aims to help students meet graduation requirements while fostering personal growth and academic success.

The school is deeply integrated into the broader Oceanside school community, sharing the district’s commitment to academic excellence and social-emotional development. Through its partnership with the district, students at Castleton Academy have access to specialized resources and counseling services tailored to help them overcome barriers to learning. The program is dedicated to empowering students to reach their full potential and preparing them for life after high school, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Total Students

7.9

Full-Time Teachers

6.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CASTLETON ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL OF OCEANSIDE
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	12
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	2

White
34 (68.0 %)
Hispanic
12 (24.0 %)
Two or More
2 (4.0 %)
Black
1 (2.0 %)
Asian
1 (2.0 %)

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:	OCEANSIDE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)678-7593
Website:	http://www.oceansideschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	50
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	16
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 6

Grade 11 19

Grade 12 25