VILLAGE SCHOOL

www.greatneck.k12.ny.us

48 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Village School, located at 614 Middle Neck Road in Great Neck, New York, is a unique public alternative high school within the Great Neck Public Schools district. Distinguished by its small size and close-knit community, the school focuses on a personalized, student-centered approach to education. It is designed for students who thrive in a non-traditional environment, offering a curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, self-direction, and democratic participation in school governance.

Beyond its academic structure, the Village School is known for fostering strong teacher-student relationships and promoting an inclusive, supportive atmosphere. Students are encouraged to take an active role in their own learning process and participate in the school's "town meeting" format, which empowers them to have a voice in school policy. By blending rigorous academic expectations with a focus on individual growth and social responsibility, the school aims to prepare its students for success in higher education and beyond while honoring their personal interests and diverse learning styles.

Total Students

6.1

Full-Time Teachers

7.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VILLAGE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	10
Asian	10
Two or More	1

White
26 (55.3%)
Hispanic
10 (21.3%)
Asian
10 (21.3%)
Two or More
1 (2.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	GREAT NECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)441-4900
Website:	http://www.greatneck.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	48
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	15
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6

Grade 10 8

Grade 11 11

Grade 12 23