Serving 183 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Shelter Island School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shelter Island School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Shelter Island, NY, encompassing an area of 29.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 5-10 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 3.1 miles and the furthest edge located 4.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shelter Island School's student population of 183 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
183 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shelter Island School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shelter Island School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2395 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shelter Island School's ranking?
Shelter Island School is ranked #2395 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shelter Island School?
The graduation rate of Shelter Island School is 50%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Shelter Island School?
183 students attend Shelter Island School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Shelter Island School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shelter Island School?
Shelter Island School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Shelter Island School offer ?
Shelter Island School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shelter Island School part of?
Shelter Island School is part of Shelter Island Union Free School District.
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