WHEATLEY SCHOOL

EAST WILLISTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.ewsdonline.org

689 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

The Wheatley School, located in Old Westbury, New York, serves as the sole high school for the East Williston Union Free School District. Consistently ranked among the top public high schools in both New York State and the nation, the school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic curriculum, high student achievement, and robust college preparatory environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing demanding Advanced Placement (AP) and honors coursework with a strong commitment to the humanities, sciences, and the arts.

Beyond its academic reputation, The Wheatley School fosters a supportive community culture characterized by a deep focus on character development, civic responsibility, and student involvement. The school offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various service-oriented clubs, which encourage students to engage with their peers and the broader community. By maintaining a relatively intimate student body and fostering close relationships between faculty and students, the school creates an environment that prioritizes personalized learning and individual growth.

689

Total Students

77.6

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WHEATLEY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	349
Hispanic	48
Black	9
Asian	250
Two or More	28
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
349 (50.7%)
Asian
250 (36.3%)
Hispanic
48 (7.0%)
Two or More
28 (4.1%)
Black
9 (1.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	EAST WILLISTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)333-7804
Website:	http://www.ewsdonline.org
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	689
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	30
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 8 142

Grade 9 130

Grade 10 123

Grade 11 152

Grade 12 134

Ungraded 8