WEST ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Located at 100 Sherman Ave in West Islip, New York, the West Islip Union Free School District serves as an educational cornerstone for a large suburban community within the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan region. Operating as a fully active, traditional public school system, the district maintains seven operational schools providing a comprehensive learning continuum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as specialized ungraded educational programming. With a total enrollment of 3,854 students—ranging from early childhood learners to over 300 high school seniors—the district offers a structured academic environment designed to foster intellectual growth and personal development. Community members, prospective families, and researchers can learn more about district initiatives online at www.wi.k12.ny.us or by contacting the administrative offices directly at (631) 893-3200.

To support its student population, the West Islip Union Free School District relies on a robust workforce of more than 1,440 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes over 720 dedicated teachers and nearly 50 instructional aides, working alongside a comprehensive support staff of more than 670 personnel responsible for student services, administration, and facilities management. This substantial staffing commitment ensures low student-to-teacher engagement opportunities across all grade levels. For parents evaluating local schools and researchers analyzing suburban educational metrics, the district showcases a well-resourced, community-oriented framework focused on delivering strong foundational education and preparation for post-secondary success.
7
Total Schools
3,854
Total Students
721.1
Full-Time Teachers
5.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White3,053
Hispanic549
Black41
Asian92
Two or More113
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    3,053 (79.3%)
  • Hispanic
    549 (14.3%)
  • Two or More
    113 (2.9%)
  • Asian
    92 (2.4%)
  • Black
    41 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in WEST ISLIP 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:3,854*
Teachers (FTE):721.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.3
Schools in WEST ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 7 Schools