EARL L VANDERMEULEN HIGH SCHOOL

PORT JEFFERSON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

350 OLD POST RD
PORT JEFFERSON, NY 11777

www.portjeffschools.org

323 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Earl L. Vandermeulen High School, located in the historic village of Port Jefferson, New York, serves as the singular high school for the Port Jefferson School District. Known for its small-school atmosphere and strong community focus, the school maintains a reputation for academic excellence and a rigorous curriculum. It offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust fine and performing arts programs, and a variety of extracurricular activities that encourage students to pursue their interests both inside and outside the classroom.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Port Jefferson community, fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes student growth and college readiness. With a commitment to innovation and character development, Earl L. Vandermeulen High School emphasizes a well-rounded education, consistently ranking among the top schools in the region for its academic outcomes and high graduation rates. Its picturesque setting near the Long Island Sound and proximity to local resources further enhance the educational experience for its diverse student body.

323

Total Students

37.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EARL L VANDERMEULEN HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	31
Black	6
Asian	29
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

White
244 (75.5 %)
Hispanic
31 (9.6 %)
Asian
29 (9.0 %)
Two or More
12 (3.7 %)
Black
6 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	PORT JEFFERSON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)791-4421
Website:	http://www.portjeffschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 79

Grade 10 84

Grade 11 87

Grade 12 71

Ungraded 2