RIVERHEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

700 HARRISON AVE
RIVERHEAD, NY 11901

www.riverhead.net

2,001 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Riverhead Senior High School, located at 700 Harrison Avenue in Riverhead, New York, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Riverhead Central School District. As a comprehensive high school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, including a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and elective pathways that cater to a wide range of student interests and professional aspirations.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by fostering a vibrant culture of extracurricular involvement. Students have access to an extensive array of athletic teams, fine and performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. By balancing rigorous academic standards with opportunities for personal growth and community engagement, Riverhead Senior High School strives to cultivate an inclusive environment that supports the holistic development of its diverse student body.

2,001

Total Students

140.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVERHEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	547
Hispanic	1,228
Black	177
Asian	19
Two or More	22
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,228 (61.4 %)
White
547 (27.3 %)
Black
177 (8.8 %)
Two or More
22 (1.1 %)
Asian
19 (0.9 %)
American Indian
5 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	RIVERHEAD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)369-6723
Website:	http://www.riverhead.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,001
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	140.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	932
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 9 635

Grade 10 493

Grade 11 369

Grade 12 485

Ungraded 19