NEWFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

www.mccsd.net

1,559 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Newfield High School, located in Selden, New York, serves as a prominent secondary institution within the Middle Country Central School District. As a large, comprehensive high school, it offers a diverse array of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college-credit opportunities, and extensive elective options designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for its strong emphasis on fostering a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous classroom instruction with personal growth.

Beyond academics, Newfield High School maintains a vibrant campus life characterized by a wide range of extracurricular activities. The school hosts numerous varsity athletic teams, competitive clubs, performing arts programs, and student organizations that encourage community involvement and leadership development. With a commitment to the success of its student body, the school utilizes the resources provided by the Middle Country Central School District to maintain a supportive environment that prioritizes student engagement, inclusivity, and academic achievement.

1,559

Total Students

116.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEWFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	798
Hispanic	459
Black	118
Asian	149
Two or More	34
American Indian	1

White
798 (51.2 %)
Hispanic
459 (29.4 %)
Asian
149 (9.6 %)
Black
118 (7.6 %)
Two or More
34 (2.2 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	MIDDLE COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)285-8300
Website:	http://www.mccsd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,559
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	116.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	690
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 9 393

Grade 10 401

Grade 11 369

Grade 12 396