At a glance
Reported students
1,170
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
102.31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
393
East Islip High School: 1,170 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
11.4:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,122
- Teachers (FTE)
- 94
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.9:1
What the reported data says about East Islip High School
East Islip High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Islip Terrace. It is one of 6 current school records connected to East Islip Union Free School District. NCES reports 1,170 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.4:1, close to the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (66.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.8%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 21 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking East Islip High School
- 1How do the reported 11.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 102.31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.1%
- Hispanic23.8%
- Black3.5%
- Asian3.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
21 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in East Islip Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
East Islip Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
758 reported students
John F Kennedy Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
416 reported students
Timber Point Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
370 reported students
Connetquot Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
352 reported students
Ruth C Kinney Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
314 reported students
Public schools near East Islip High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islip High School High · Islip Union Free School District | 09–12 | 890 | 2.4 mi |
| Connetquot High School High · Connetquot Central School District | 09–12 | 1,774 | 3.2 mi |
| Central Islip Senior High School High · Central Islip Union Free School District | 09–12 | 2,615 | 3.6 mi |
| Bay Shore Senior High School High · Bay Shore Union Free School District | 09–12 | 1,862 | 4 mi |
| Brentwood High School High · Brentwood Union Free School District | 09–12 | 4,816 | 4.2 mi |
| Sayville High School High · Sayville Union Free School District | 09–12 | 814 | 4.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East Islip High School
What grades does East Islip High School serve?
East Islip High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in East Islip Union Free School District.
How many students attend East Islip High School?
East Islip High School reported 1,170 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,122 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East Islip High School?
The calculated ratio is 11.4:1, based on 1,170 students and 102.31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is East Islip High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
East Islip High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Islip Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of East Islip High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
26.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is East Islip High School in?
East Islip High School is part of East Islip Union Free School District, based in Islip Terrace, NY, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near East Islip High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Islip High School (2.4 mi), Connetquot High School (3.2 mi), Central Islip Senior High School (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.