PLAINEDGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.plainedgeschools.org

856 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Plainedge Senior High School, located in Massapequa, New York, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Plainedge Union Free School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of well-rounded students. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college-credit opportunities, and elective programs designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Plainedge Senior High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive varsity athletics, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. The school prides itself on its "Red Devil" spirit and its dedication to promoting inclusivity, character education, and student leadership. By integrating rigorous academic standards with diverse social and athletic opportunities, the school aims to cultivate a sense of school pride while ensuring that every student has the resources necessary to reach their individual potential.

856

Total Students

71.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PLAINEDGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	688
Hispanic	83
Black	14
Asian	59
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
688 (80.4%)
Hispanic
83 (9.7%)
Asian
59 (6.9%)
Black
14 (1.6%)
Two or More
11 (1.3%)
American Indian
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:	PLAINEDGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)992-7550
Website:	http://www.plainedgeschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	856
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	127
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 9 215

Grade 10 214

Grade 11 207

Grade 12 204

Ungraded 16