CENTEREACH HIGH SCHOOL

www.mccsd.net

1,467 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Centereach High School is a public secondary school located in Centereach, New York, serving as one of the two high schools within the Middle Country Central School District. The school provides a comprehensive educational environment for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on academic rigor, college and career readiness, and the development of well-rounded citizens. It offers a diverse curriculum that includes honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, alongside various elective programs designed to cater to a wide range of student interests and future aspirations.

Beyond the classroom, Centereach High School emphasizes a vibrant school culture supported by an extensive array of extracurricular activities. Students have the opportunity to participate in competitive interscholastic athletics, various student government organizations, performing arts programs, and numerous clubs that foster community engagement. By prioritizing both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students for success in higher education and the workforce while maintaining a strong connection to the local community.

1,467

Total Students

107.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTEREACH HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	745
Hispanic	475
Black	89
Asian	117
Two or More	39
Pacific Islander	2

White
745 (50.8%)
Hispanic
475 (32.4%)
Asian
117 (8.0%)
Black
89 (6.1%)
Two or More
39 (2.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIDDLE COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)285-8100
Website:	http://www.mccsd.net
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	1,467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	107.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	621
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 1

Grade 9 346

Grade 10 359

Grade 11 319

Grade 12 385

Ungraded 57