School Overview
Smithtown High School East, located in Saint James, New York, is a prominent secondary institution within the Smithtown Central School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, the school serves a diverse student body by offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college-level electives, and a wide variety of honors programs. The institution prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for higher education and professional success, consistently maintaining a reputation as one of the top-performing high schools in Suffolk County.

Beyond the classroom, Smithtown East offers a robust extracurricular program designed to promote student engagement and well-rounded personal development. Students have access to an extensive array of athletic teams, competitive arts programs, music ensembles, and numerous student-run clubs that cater to a wide range of interests. By balancing high academic standards with a vibrant extracurricular life, the school cultivates a strong sense of community and school spirit, encouraging students to become active, responsible, and well-prepared members of the global society.
1,475
Total Students
126.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL EAST
Demographic Student Count
White1,182
Hispanic135
Black19
Asian118
Two or More14
American Indian2
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    1,182 (80.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    135 (9.2 %)
  • Asian
    118 (8.0 %)
  • Black
    19 (1.3 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (1.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    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: SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (631)382-2705
Website: http://www.hse.smithtown.k12.ny.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 126.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 197
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11
Grades Taught
Grade 9 356
Grade 10 378
Grade 11 362
Grade 12 379

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL EAST
Grade Student Count
Grade 9356
Grade 10378
Grade 11362
Grade 12379
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL EAST
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female72449.1%
Male74950.8%
Not Specified20.1%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)