Smithtown High School East

10 School St
Saint James, NY 11780
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 1,520 students in grades 9-12, Smithtown High School East ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 96% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 98% (Top 5% in NY)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 96% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Smithtown High School East ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Smithtown High School East's student population of 1,520 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 127 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,520 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
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School Rankings

Smithtown High School East ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smithtown High School East is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#319 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
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96%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Smithtown High School East and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80-84%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Smithtown High School East and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
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Hispanic
9%
29%
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Black
1%
16%
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White
82%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
This chart display the diversity score of Smithtown High School East and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
98%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smithtown High School East's ranking?
Smithtown High School East is ranked #319 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Smithtown High School East often compared to?
Smithtown High School Eastis often viewed alongside schools like Smithtown High School-west by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
96% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Smithtown High School East?
The graduation rate of Smithtown High School East is 98%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Smithtown High School East?
1,520 students attend Smithtown High School East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Smithtown High School East students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smithtown High School East?
Smithtown High School East has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Smithtown High School East offer ?
Smithtown High School East offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Smithtown High School East part of?
Smithtown High School East is part of Smithtown Central School District.

School Reviews

5   2/1/2010
We moved from California to St. James in August 2009 - this school has gone beyond our expectations regarding academic programs!
- Posted by Parent - sandi

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 98% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 96% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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