EAST MEADOW HIGH SCHOOL

www.eastmeadow.k12.ny.us

1,549 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East Meadow High School, located at 101 Carman Avenue in East Meadow, New York, serves as a prominent secondary institution within the East Meadow Union Free School District. The school is known for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous scholastic achievement and the personal development of its student body. By offering a diverse array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, elective programs, and extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its graduates for the challenges of higher education and professional life.

Beyond the classroom, East Meadow High School places a strong emphasis on community and school spirit. The institution maintains a robust presence in athletics, arts, and various student organizations, which serve to create a well-rounded educational experience. Through its commitment to a supportive learning culture and its active engagement with the local community, the school strives to cultivate responsible, well-prepared citizens who are ready to make meaningful contributions to society.

1,549

Total Students

131.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EAST MEADOW HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	624
Hispanic	357
Black	96
Asian	446
Two or More	22
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
624 (40.3%)
Asian
446 (28.8%)
Hispanic
357 (23.1%)
Black
96 (6.2%)
Two or More
22 (1.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	EAST MEADOW UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)228-5331
Website:	http://www.eastmeadow.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	131.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	427
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 9 376

Grade 10 400

Grade 11 353

Grade 12 420