WYANDANCH MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL

www.wyandanch.k12.ny.us

843 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wyandanch Memorial High School, located at 54 S 32nd St in Wyandanch, New York, serves as the sole high school for the Wyandanch Union Free School District. The school plays a central role in its community, striving to provide a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for college, career, and civic engagement. As part of a district that has navigated significant historical challenges, the high school is deeply focused on fostering academic growth, improving graduation rates, and providing a safe, supportive environment for its diverse student body.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Wyandanch Memorial High School emphasizes the importance of holistic development through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student support services. The institution works closely with district leadership and community partners to implement educational initiatives aimed at closing the achievement gap and enhancing student outcomes. By integrating technology and modern pedagogical practices, the school aims to empower its students to overcome systemic barriers and succeed in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

843

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WYANDANCH MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	505
Black	327
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
505 (59.9 %)
Black
327 (38.8 %)
Two or More
5 (0.6 %)
White
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	WYANDANCH UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)870-0450
Website:	http://www.wyandanch.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	843
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	645
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 9 221

Grade 10 252

Grade 11 205

Grade 12 153

Ungraded 12