Sachem High School East is a public secondary school located in Farmingville, New York, United States. Along with Sachem High School North, it is one of the two high schools in the Sachem School District.
Serving 2,055 students in grades 9-12, Sachem High School East ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,055 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 95% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sachem High School East ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sachem High School East's student population of 2,055 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 169 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,055 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
169 teachers
Year Founded
2004
School Rankings
Sachem High School East ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sachem High School East is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#403 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
24%
30%
Black
4%
16%
White
64%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sachem High School East's ranking?
Sachem High School East is ranked #403 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Sachem High School East often compared to?
Sachem High School Eastis often viewed alongside schools like Sachem High School North by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sachem High School East?
The graduation rate of Sachem High School East is 94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sachem High School East?
2,055 students attend Sachem High School East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Sachem High School East students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sachem High School East?
Sachem 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 Sachem High School East offer ?
Sachem High School East offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sachem High School East part of?
Sachem High School East is part of Sachem Central School District.
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