SACHEM HIGH SCHOOL EAST

www.sachem.edu

1,984 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sachem High School East, located in Farmingville, New York, is a prominent secondary institution serving students within the Sachem Central School District. As one of the two main high schools in the district, it maintains a robust academic environment that prioritizes college and career readiness. The school is well-known for its comprehensive curriculum, which offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and specialized electives designed to challenge students and prepare them for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Sachem East is characterized by a vibrant school culture that emphasizes student involvement and community spirit. The school supports an extensive range of extracurricular activities, including highly competitive athletic programs, student government, various clubs, and a strong performing arts department. By fostering both scholarly achievement and student engagement, the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages personal growth and civic responsibility among its student body.

1,984

Total Students

154.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SACHEM HIGH SCHOOL EAST
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,246
Hispanic	474
Black	92
Asian	111
Two or More	51
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

White
1,246 (62.8%)
Hispanic
474 (23.9%)
Asian
111 (5.6%)
Black
92 (4.6%)
Two or More
51 (2.6%)
American Indian
6 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

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:	SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)716-8200
Website:	http://www.sachem.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,984
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	154.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	608
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 9 469

Grade 10 480

Grade 11 502

Grade 12 520

Ungraded 13