SEWANHAKA HIGH SCHOOL

www.sewanhakaschools.org

1,572 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Sewanhaka High School, located in Floral Park, New York, is a cornerstone of the Sewanhaka Central High School District. Serving students in grades 7 through 12, the school is known for its expansive campus and long-standing tradition of academic and extracurricular excellence. It offers a diverse and comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous core academics with extensive elective opportunities, preparing students for both higher education and various career paths.

Beyond the classroom, Sewanhaka High School is well-regarded for its robust athletic programs, performing arts initiatives, and a wide array of student-led clubs and organizations. The school emphasizes a supportive community culture that encourages student involvement and leadership, aiming to foster personal growth alongside academic achievement. With a commitment to innovation and student success, it remains a central institution for the Floral Park and surrounding communities, focusing on creating a well-rounded educational experience for its student body.

1,572

Total Students

137.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SEWANHAKA HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	572
Black	425
Asian	424
Two or More	23
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
572 (36.4%)
Black
425 (27.0%)
Asian
424 (27.0%)
White
105 (6.7%)
Two or More
23 (1.5%)
American Indian
13 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
10 (0.6%)

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)488-9600
Website:	http://www.sewanhakaschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,572
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	137.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	667
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* 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 7 218

Grade 8 227

Grade 9 264

Grade 10 251

Grade 11 293

Grade 12 319