At a glance
Reported students
1,403
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
124.08
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
498
Smithtown High School East: 1,403 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
11.3:1 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
- 1,514
- Teachers (FTE)
- 124.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about Smithtown High School East
Smithtown High School East is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Saint James. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Smithtown Central School District. NCES reports 1,403 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 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, 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 (75.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.9%). Students served under IDEA represent 14.9%. 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 25 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Smithtown High School East
- 1How do the reported 11.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 124.08 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 7.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 14.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 3
- 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
- White75.5%
- Hispanic10.9%
- Black1.6%
- Asian9.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.8%
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
25 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 Smithtown Central School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Smithtown High School-West
High · Grades 09–12
1,158 reported students
Great Hollow Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
750 reported students
Accompsett Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
523 reported students
Accompsett Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
522 reported students
Smithtown Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
517 reported students
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
479 reported students
Public schools near Smithtown High School East
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hauppauge High School High · Hauppauge Union Free School District | 09–12 | 1,038 | 3.8 mi |
| Sachem High School North High · Sachem Central School District | 09–12 | 2,008 | 4 mi |
| Kings Park High School High · Kings Park Central School District | 09–12 | 823 | 4 mi |
| Smithtown High School-West High · Smithtown Central School District | 09–12 | 1,158 | 4.1 mi |
| Centereach High School High · Middle Country Central School District | 08–12 | 1,467 | 4.1 mi |
| Central Islip Senior High School High · Central Islip Union Free School District | 09–12 | 2,615 | 5.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Smithtown High School East
What grades does Smithtown High School East serve?
Smithtown High School East reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Smithtown Central School District.
How many students attend Smithtown High School East?
Smithtown High School East reported 1,403 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,514 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Smithtown High School East?
The calculated ratio is 11.3:1, based on 1,403 students and 124.08 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 Smithtown High School East a public, charter, or magnet school?
Smithtown High School East is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Smithtown Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Smithtown High School East students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
14.8% 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 Smithtown High School East in?
Smithtown High School East is part of Smithtown Central School District, based in Smithtown, NY, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Smithtown High School East?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hauppauge High School (3.8 mi), Sachem High School North (4 mi), Kings Park High School (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.