LONGWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

198 LONGWOOD RD
MIDDLE ISLAND, NY 11953

www.longwood.k12.ny.us

1,363 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Longwood Junior High School, located in Middle Island, New York, serves as a key academic institution within the Longwood Central School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, providing a structured yet supportive environment designed to meet the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. The curriculum focuses on building a strong foundational knowledge across core subjects while encouraging students to explore their personal interests through various elective offerings.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive school culture that prioritizes character development, inclusivity, and community engagement. By leveraging resources from the broader Longwood school district, the junior high provides students with access to diverse extracurricular activities, sports, and support services. This holistic approach aims to prepare students not only for the rigors of high school but also to help them develop the social and emotional maturity necessary for future success.

1,363

Total Students

104.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LONGWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	512
Hispanic	439
Black	275
Asian	33
Two or More	92
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	1

White
512 (37.6%)
Hispanic
439 (32.2%)
Black
275 (20.2%)
Two or More
92 (6.7%)
Asian
33 (2.4%)
American Indian
11 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LONGWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)345-2701
Website:	http://www.longwood.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	104.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	489
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 7 681

Grade 8 668

Ungraded 14