THOUSAND ISLANDS HIGH SCHOOL

THOUSAND ISLANDS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
8481 COUNTY RT 9
CLAYTON, NY 13624
262 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Thousand Islands High School, located in Clayton, New York, serves as a central educational hub for the Thousand Islands Central School District. Situated in the heart of the St. Lawrence River region, the school is deeply integrated into its local community, fostering a learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the unique cultural identity of the North Country. The high school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for diverse post-secondary paths, ranging from four-year universities to vocational training and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a robust extracurricular presence, offering a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs that encourage personal growth and community engagement. By leveraging its scenic river-front location and maintaining a focus on personalized instruction, Thousand Islands High School strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential while developing the leadership and citizenship skills necessary for success in a global society.
262
Total Students
20.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    236 (90.1%)
  • Hispanic
    12 (4.6%)
  • Two or More
    11 (4.2%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
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: THOUSAND ISLANDS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (315)686-5594
Website: http://www.1000islandsschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 95
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 9 70
Grade 10 67
Grade 11 65
Grade 12 59
Ungraded 1
Gender Ratio