SOUTH HUNTINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Located at 60 Weston Street in Huntington Station, New York, the South Huntington Union Free School District serves as a prominent educational center situated in a large suburban community within the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area. Operating as an active, traditional public school district, South Huntington manages seven operational schools that provide a complete academic pathway from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, alongside specialized ungraded programs. The district nurtures a diverse student body of 5,780 enrolled children—including 2,834 female and 2,946 male students. Demographically, the student population reflects a rich cultural background, featuring 3,060 Hispanic, 1,806 White, 389 Black, 307 Asian, and 195 multiracial learners, fostering an inclusive learning environment across all grade levels.

To deliver high-quality instruction and comprehensive care, South Huntington Union Free School District maintains an extensive staffing infrastructure. The academic community is supported by approximately 1,011 full-time equivalent teachers and 208 instructional aides, ensuring strong classroom guidance and individualized attention. Furthermore, nearly 957 support staff members contribute to daily operations and student services, bringing the district's total workforce to over 2,170 full-time equivalent professionals. This well-resourced environment offers families, students, and educational researchers a stable and supportive foundation for academic success, with further details and community resources available through the district's central administration or its official website at www.shufsd.org.
7
Total Schools
5,780
Total Students
1,011.2
Full-Time Teachers
5.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH HUNTINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White1,806
Hispanic3,060
Black389
Asian307
Two or More195
American Indian15
Pacific Islander8
  • Hispanic
    3,060 (52.9%)
  • White
    1,806 (31.2%)
  • Black
    389 (6.7%)
  • Asian
    307 (5.3%)
  • Two or More
    195 (3.4%)
  • American Indian
    15 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    8 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in SOUTH HUNTINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle2
High1
Other0
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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:7
Students:5,780*
Teachers (FTE):1,011.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.7