Sachem High School East
Sachem High School East serves 2,296 students in grades 9-12.
Sachem High School East placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Sachem High School East places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Sachem High School East's student population of 2,296 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 153 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,296 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 153 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sachem High School East is ranked within the top 10% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Sachem High School East is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #402 out of 4239 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 95% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 95% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 27% |
| Black | 3% | 17% |
| White | 77% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 94% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sachem Central School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sachem High School East is Patchogue-medford High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Oregon Middle School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lynwood Avenue School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Farmingville Lynwood Avenue School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 598 students10
1.0 miles
50 Lynwood Ave
Farmingville, NY 11738
(631) 696-8650 1 K-5 598 - Medford Eagle Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 593 students10
1.2 miles
1000 Wave Ave
Medford, NY 11763
(631) 687-8150 1.2 PK-5 593 - Selden New Lane Memorial Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 1-5 | 859 students10
2.0 miles
15 New Ln
Selden, NY 11784
(631) 285-8900 2 1-5 859 - Holtsville Waverly Avenue School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 541 students10
2.1 miles
1111 Waverly Ave
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 654-8690 2.1 K-5 541 - Medford Oregon Middle School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 508 students10
2.3 miles
109 Oregon Ave
Medford, NY 11763
(631) 687-6800 2.3 6-8 508
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