South Huntington Union Free School District

60 Weston St
Huntington Station, NY 11746-4098
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

South Huntington Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,670 students in South Huntington Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in South Huntington Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
5,670 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
505 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

South Huntington Union Free School District, which is ranked #623 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#614 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

48%
52%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

43%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

83%
78%
94%
87.2%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
23.4%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.73

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
10%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
53%
31%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
7%
15%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% White
31%
39%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $36,811 is higher than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,484 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$209 MM
$87,503 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$207 MM
$90,091 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$36,811
$34,989

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$36,484
$36,024

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best South Huntington Union Free School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walt Whitman High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 W Hills Rd
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 812-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,939 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Silas Wood 6th Grade Center
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
23 Harding Pl
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 812-3600
Gr: 6 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Henry L Stimson Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Oakwood Rd
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 812-3700
Gr: 7-8 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Maplewood Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
19 School Ln
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 812-3400
Gr: 3-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Birchwood Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
121 Wolf Hill Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 812-3200
Gr: 3-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
499 Old Country Rd
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 812-3300
Gr: K-2 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Oakwood Primary Center
264 W 22nd St
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 812-3500
Gr: PK-2 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Huntington Union Free School District?
South Huntington Union Free School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,670 students.
What is the rank of South Huntington Union Free School District?
South Huntington Union Free School District is ranked #623 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Huntington Union Free School District?
53% of South Huntington Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Huntington Union Free School District?
South Huntington Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is South Huntington Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,484 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,670 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 94% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 83% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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