WANTAGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.wantaghschools.org

836 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wantagh Senior High School, located at 3297 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh, New York, is a cornerstone of the Wantagh Union Free School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its well-rounded extracurricular programs. The school fosters a supportive learning environment designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education or entering the workforce, by offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized electives, and robust support services.

Beyond the classroom, Wantagh Senior High School emphasizes the development of the "whole student" through a vibrant culture of athletics, arts, and community service. The school maintains a strong sense of community pride, frequently engaging students in extracurricular clubs, championship-level sports teams, and performing arts productions. By balancing rigorous academic standards with meaningful opportunities for personal growth and social development, Wantagh High consistently strives to cultivate responsible, well-prepared citizens within the Long Island community.

836

Total Students

73.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WANTAGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	702
Hispanic	76
Black	10
Asian	25
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

White
702 (84.1 %)
Hispanic
76 (9.1 %)
Asian
25 (3.0 %)
Two or More
21 (2.5 %)
Black
10 (1.2 %)
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:	WANTAGH UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)679-6401
Website:	http://www.wantaghschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	836
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 9 194

Grade 10 209

Grade 11 209

Grade 12 224