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Smithtown High School East vs. Smithtown High School-west

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School Overview

School
Smithtown High School East
10 School St
Saint James, NY 11780
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10/
10
Top 10%
Smithtown High School-west
100 Central Rd
Smithtown, NY 11787
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10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Smithtown High School East ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)

Smithtown High School-west ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,428 students in grades 9-12, Smithtown High School East ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,238 students in grades 9-12, Smithtown High School-west ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,428 students
1,238 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Smithtown High School East over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Smithtown High School-west over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Smithtown High School East.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Smithtown High School-west.
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
124 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Smithtown High School East over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Smithtown High School-west over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Smithtown High School East with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Smithtown Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Smithtown High School-west with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Smithtown Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#317 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
#270 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Smithtown High School East, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Smithtown High School-west, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in NY)
77%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smithtown High School East who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Smithtown Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smithtown High School-west who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Smithtown Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≥95%
(Top 1% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smithtown High School East who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Smithtown Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smithtown High School-west who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Smithtown Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
96%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
95%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smithtown High School East who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Smithtown Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smithtown High School-west who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Smithtown Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥99%
(Top 1% in NY)
97%
(Top 5% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Smithtown High School East with the average graduation rate observed in the Smithtown Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Smithtown High School-west with the average graduation rate observed in the Smithtown Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Smithtown High School East by grade.
This chart displays the students of Smithtown High School-west by grade.
Grade 9 Students
323
291
Grade 10 Students
359
295
Grade 11 Students
381
291
Grade 12 Students
365
337
Ungraded Students
-
24

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Smithtown High School East, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Smithtown Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Smithtown High School-west, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Smithtown Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Smithtown High School East, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Smithtown Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Smithtown High School-west, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Smithtown Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Smithtown High School East, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Smithtown Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Smithtown High School-west, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Smithtown Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
78%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Smithtown High School East, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Smithtown Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Smithtown High School-west, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Smithtown Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Smithtown High School East, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Smithtown Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Smithtown High School-west, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Smithtown Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.38
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of Smithtown High School East, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Smithtown Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Smithtown High School-west, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Smithtown Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Smithtown High School East, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Smithtown Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Smithtown High School-west, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Smithtown Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Smithtown High School East, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Smithtown Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Smithtown High School-west, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Smithtown Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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