Sachem High School East serves 2,092 students in grades 9-12.
Sachem High School East placed in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,092 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 5%)
- 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 2,092 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 164 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,092 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
164 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sachem High School East is ranked within the top 5% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sachem High School East is 0.48, 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
#156 out of 4093 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
20%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
69%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sachem High School East's ranking?
Sachem High School East is ranked #156 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% 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 85%.
How many students attend Sachem High School East?
2,092 students attend Sachem High School East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Sachem High School East students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% 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 13:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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