SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER HIGH SCHOOL

SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.swrschools.org

708 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Shoreham-Wading River High School, located on the North Shore of Long Island, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Shoreham-Wading River Central School District. The school is known for its strong emphasis on academic rigor and a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for success in higher education. Beyond traditional core subjects, the district prioritizes a holistic approach to student development, offering a variety of Advanced Placement courses, elective programs, and technology-integrated learning opportunities to foster critical thinking and innovation.

In addition to its academic focus, the school maintains a robust extracurricular culture that plays a significant role in the student experience. Shoreham-Wading River is well-regarded for its competitive athletics programs, diverse student organizations, and active fine and performing arts departments. By encouraging participation in clubs, sports, and community service, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped with the leadership and interpersonal skills necessary for their post-graduation pursuits.

708

Total Students

63.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	599
Hispanic	72
Black	8
Asian	16
Two or More	13

White
599 (84.6 %)
Hispanic
72 (10.2 %)
Asian
16 (2.3 %)
Two or More
13 (1.8 %)
Black
8 (1.1 %)

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:	SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)821-8264
Website:	http://www.swrschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	708
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 9 159

Grade 10 168

Grade 11 165

Grade 12 198

Ungraded 18