Smithtown High School-west

100 Central Rd
Smithtown, NY 11787
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 1,309 students in grades 9-12, Smithtown High School-west ranks in the top 5% 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 97% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in NY)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Smithtown High School-west's student population of 1,309 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 127 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,309 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
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School Rankings

Smithtown High School-west ranks within the top 5% 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-west is 0.38, 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)
#157 out of 4093 schools
(Top 5%)
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97%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Smithtown High School-west 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.
85-89%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
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Hispanic
12%
29%
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Black
2%
16%
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White
78%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
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94%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
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-west's ranking?
Smithtown High School-west is ranked #157 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Smithtown High School-west often compared to?
Smithtown High School-westis often viewed alongside schools like Smithtown High School East by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
97% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Smithtown High School-west?
The graduation rate of Smithtown High School-west is 94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Smithtown High School-west?
1,309 students attend Smithtown High School-west.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Smithtown High School-west students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smithtown High School-west?
Smithtown High School-west has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Smithtown High School-west offer ?
Smithtown High School-west offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Smithtown High School-west part of?
Smithtown High School-west is part of Smithtown Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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