TAPPAN ZEE HIGH SCHOOL

SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.socsd.org

911 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Tappan Zee High School, located in Orangeburg, New York, serves as the sole high school for the South Orangetown Central School District. Known for its strong academic reputation, the school offers a rigorous curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and opportunities for college credit. Beyond the classroom, Tappan Zee maintains a robust culture of student engagement, featuring an extensive selection of extracurricular activities, competitive athletic programs, and service-learning initiatives that encourage students to become active members of their local and global communities.

The school is characterized by a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where faculty and staff prioritize the social-emotional well-being of their students alongside academic achievement. By emphasizing critical thinking, technological integration, and collaborative learning, Tappan Zee prepares its graduates for success in diverse post-secondary pursuits, including top-tier universities and professional pathways. For more information regarding their programs, calendar, or district news, you can visit their official website at [www.socsd.org](http://www.socsd.org).

911

Total Students

88.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TAPPAN ZEE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	542
Hispanic	221
Black	15
Asian	92
Two or More	40
Pacific Islander	1

White
542 (59.5%)
Hispanic
221 (24.3%)
Asian
92 (10.1%)
Two or More
40 (4.4%)
Black
15 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
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:	SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)680-1606
Website:	http://www.socsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	911
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 9 223

Grade 10 198

Grade 11 245

Grade 12 241

Ungraded 4