OYSTER BAY HIGH SCHOOL

OYSTER BAY-EAST NORWICH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.obenschools.org

415 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Oyster Bay High School, located in the historic hamlet of Oyster Bay, New York, serves as the singular secondary school for the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District. Known for its small-school atmosphere, the institution emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum coupled with a strong commitment to personalized learning. The school is highly regarded for its intimate community feel, which allows faculty and staff to foster close relationships with students, supporting both their academic achievements and their social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, Oyster Bay High School offers a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletic programs, robust performing and fine arts departments, and various student-led clubs. The school prides itself on preparing students for post-secondary success by balancing traditional scholarship with modern educational tools. With its deep roots in the local community, the school serves as a central hub for civic pride and student engagement, maintaining a consistent focus on excellence in a supportive, student-centered environment.

415

Total Students

50.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OYSTER BAY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	127
Black	10
Asian	13
Two or More	9
American Indian	2

White
254 (61.2 %)
Hispanic
127 (30.6 %)
Asian
13 (3.1 %)
Black
10 (2.4 %)
Two or More
9 (2.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	OYSTER BAY-EAST NORWICH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)624-6524
Website:	http://www.obenschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
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 9 110

Grade 10 99

Grade 11 108

Grade 12 98