RIVERHEAD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Located at 814 Harrison Avenue in Riverhead, New York, the Riverhead Central School District is an actively operating, traditional public school system set within a suburban community in the greater New York metropolitan region. Serving a total enrollment of 5,753 students across eight operational schools, the district offers an inclusive educational continuum spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as specialized ungraded learning programs. Its student body reflects a vibrant, multicultural population—comprising 3,765 Hispanic, 1,387 White, 439 Black, and 112 multiracial students, alongside Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander representation—fostering a dynamic learning environment tailored to meet the needs of a diverse student body.

Reflecting metrics from the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) dataset, the district maintains a robust operational and instructional workforce designed to support student achievement at every grade level. Riverhead Central School District employs nearly 1,982 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel, anchored by over 856 FTE teachers and supported by approximately 160 FTE instructional aides and 965 FTE support staff members. This strong staffing foundation ensures a comprehensive support network that promotes academic growth, individualized attention, and healthy student development. Families, students, and educational researchers seeking further details can explore district programs through their official website at www.riverhead.net or by reaching out to administrative headquarters in Riverhead.
8
Total Schools
5,753
Total Students
856.1
Full-Time Teachers
6.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVERHEAD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White1,387
Hispanic3,765
Black439
Asian44
Two or More112
American Indian2
Pacific Islander4
  • Hispanic
    3,765 (65.4%)
  • White
    1,387 (24.1%)
  • Black
    439 (7.6%)
  • Two or More
    112 (1.9%)
  • Asian
    44 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in RIVERHEAD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle2
High1
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:8
Students:5,753*
Teachers (FTE):856.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.7
Schools in RIVERHEAD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 8 Schools