FISHERS ISLAND SCHOOL
FISHERS ISLAND SCHOOL is a public school that is part of the FISHERS ISLAND UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in FISHERS ISLAND, NY with about 69 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 15 teachers, FISHERS ISLAND SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
FISHERS ISLAND SCHOOL is a unique, K-12 public educational institution located on Fishers Island, a small community off the coast of New York and Connecticut. Because of its remote, island setting and small population, the school functions as a singular, unified campus where students from kindergarten through twelfth grade learn in a close-knit, highly personalized environment. The school is known for its intimate class sizes, which allow faculty to provide individualized attention and foster deep academic relationships with students throughout their entire developmental journey.
Beyond its standard academic curriculum, the school emphasizes a strong sense of community and civic engagement, often leveraging its unique coastal geography to enhance experiential learning. As the only school on the island, it serves as a central hub for the local community, blending traditional education with the practical constraints and opportunities of island life. By maintaining a cohesive atmosphere that spans all grade levels, FISHERS ISLAND SCHOOL prepares its students for future academic success while preserving the close-knit, supportive culture characteristic of small-town education.
For more information, contact FISHERS ISLAND SCHOOL at (631) 788-7444 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FISHERS ISLAND, NY 06390
(631) 788-7444
http://www.fischool.com
FISHERS ISLAND SCHOOL is a public school in FISHERS ISLAND, NY with about 69 enrolled students. See other public other schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 69
- Teachers:
- 15.01
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 69 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FISHERS ISLAND SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 94.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Female
- 56.5%
- Male
- 43.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.