ELMONT MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL

www.sewanhakaschools.org

1,492 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Elmont Memorial High School, located at 555 Ridge Road in Elmont, New York, is a prominent secondary school serving students in grades 7 through 12. As part of the Sewanhaka Central High School District, the school is known for its commitment to a rigorous academic curriculum that emphasizes college and career readiness. It fosters a diverse and supportive learning environment, aiming to challenge its students while providing the necessary resources for them to succeed in both their academic pursuits and extracurricular interests.

Beyond its academic focus, Elmont Memorial is recognized for cultivating a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. The school offers a wide array of athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented activities, which are designed to help students develop leadership skills and personal character. By integrating comprehensive academic instruction with robust social and extracurricular opportunities, Elmont Memorial High School strives to prepare its graduates to become responsible, well-rounded citizens in a global society.

1,492

Total Students

113.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELMONT MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	308
Black	881
Asian	252
Two or More	25
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Black
881 (59.0%)
Hispanic
308 (20.6%)
Asian
252 (16.9%)
Two or More
25 (1.7%)
White
19 (1.3%)
American Indian
5 (0.3%)
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:	SEWANHAKA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)488-9200
Website:	http://www.sewanhakaschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	113.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	558
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 7 233

Grade 8 239

Grade 9 239

Grade 10 242

Grade 11 265

Grade 12 259

Ungraded 15