High Schools in Port Jefferson Union Free School District


Summary:

The Port Jefferson Union Free School District is home to a single high school, Earl L Vandermeulen High School, which has consistently demonstrated academic excellence. This standout institution ranks 126th out of 1,242 New York high schools and maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its sustained performance over the years.

Earl L Vandermeulen High School's academic achievements are particularly noteworthy, with students significantly outperforming state averages across a range of subjects, including Algebra I, Chemistry, Algebra II, English Language Arts, Geometry, Earth Science, Global History, Living Environment, and U.S. History. The school's four-year graduation rate of 84.3% is commendable, and its dropout rate of 4.9% is relatively low, further highlighting the school's commitment to student success.

While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 34.1% is an area for improvement, the district's significant investment of $29,874 per student suggests a strong commitment to providing high-quality educational resources and programs. With a student-teacher ratio of 8.5 to 1 and a relatively low proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, Earl L Vandermeulen High School continues to be a standout institution within the Port Jefferson Union Free School District.

District Detail

 550 Scraggy Hill Rd
Port Jefferson, NY 11777-1969

 (631) 791-4221

SchoolDigger Rank:
164th of 865 New York districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 909

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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