SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL-WEST

www.hsw.smithtown.k12.ny.us

1,158 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Smithtown High School-West is a prominent public secondary school located in Smithtown, New York, serving students in grades 9 through 12. As one of the two high schools in the Smithtown Central School District, it maintains a strong commitment to academic excellence, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college-level electives, and a wide variety of honors programs designed to prepare students for higher education.

Beyond its rigorous academic environment, the school fosters a vibrant culture of student engagement through an extensive array of extracurricular activities. Students have access to a diverse selection of clubs, competitive athletic programs, and award-winning fine and performing arts departments. By emphasizing both intellectual growth and personal development, Smithtown High School-West aims to cultivate a supportive community that encourages students to become active, responsible citizens and lifelong learners.

1,158

Total Students

122.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL-WEST
Demographic	Student Count
White	868
Hispanic	155
Black	27
Asian	76
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	3

White
868 (75.0%)
Hispanic
155 (13.4%)
Asian
76 (6.6%)
Two or More
29 (2.5%)
Black
27 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)382-2905
Website:	http://www.hsw.smithtown.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,158
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	122.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 9 254

Grade 10 295

Grade 11 292

Grade 12 294

Ungraded 23