At a glance
Reported students
1,549
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
131.74
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
838
East Meadow High School: 1,549 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
11.8:1 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
- 1,823
- Teachers (FTE)
- 125.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
What the reported data says about East Meadow High School
East Meadow High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in East Meadow. It is one of 9 current school records connected to East Meadow Union Free School District. NCES reports 1,549 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 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, 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 (40.3%) and Asian (28.8%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.9%. 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 19 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking East Meadow High School
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 131.74 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 7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.3%
- Hispanic23%
- Black6.2%
- Asian28.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.4%
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
19 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 Meadow Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
W Tresper Clarke High School
High · Grades 09–12
898 reported students
Woodland Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,141 reported students
Bowling Green School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
895 reported students
McVey Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
838 reported students
Barnum Woods School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
797 reported students
Clarke Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
663 reported students
Public schools near East Meadow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| W Tresper Clarke High School High · East Meadow Union Free School District | 09–12 | 898 | 1.3 mi |
| Division Avenue Senior High School High · Levittown Union Free School District | 09–12 | 1,044 | 1.6 mi |
| Uniondale High School High · Uniondale Union Free School District | 09–12 | 2,106 | 2.1 mi |
| Hicksville High School High · Hicksville Union Free School District | 09–12 | 1,825 | 2.6 mi |
| Roosevelt High School High · Roosevelt Union Free School District | 09–12 | 1,127 | 3.1 mi |
| Carle Place Middle Senior High School High · Carle Place Union Free School District | 07–12 | 617 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East Meadow High School
What grades does East Meadow High School serve?
East Meadow High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in East Meadow Union Free School District.
How many students attend East Meadow High School?
East Meadow High School reported 1,549 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,823 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East Meadow High School?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 1,549 students and 131.74 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 Meadow High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
East Meadow High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Meadow Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of East Meadow High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
30.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is East Meadow High School in?
East Meadow High School is part of East Meadow Union Free School District, based in Westbury, NY, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near East Meadow High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include W Tresper Clarke High School (1.3 mi), Division Avenue Senior High School (1.6 mi), Uniondale High School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.