Smithtown High School East serves 1,507 students in grades 9-12.
Smithtown High School East placed in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 96% (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 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the New York state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,507 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 96% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Smithtown 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
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Smithtown High School East's student population of 1,507 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 121 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Smithtown High School East is ranked within the top 10% 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 Smithtown High School East is 0.29, 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
#319 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
1%
17%
White
84%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smithtown High School East's ranking?
Smithtown High School East is ranked #319 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
96% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Smithtown High School East?
The graduation rate of Smithtown High School East is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 83%.
How many students attend Smithtown High School East?
1,507 students attend Smithtown High School East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Smithtown High School East students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smithtown High School East?
Smithtown High School East has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 12:1.
What grades does Smithtown High School East offer ?
Smithtown High School East offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Smithtown High School East part of?
Smithtown High School East is part of Smithtown Central School District.
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