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Smithtown High School East

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Smithtown High School East is a public high school in Saint James, New York, serving 1,475 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Smithtown Central School District, which is ranked 244 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Smithtown High School East consistently ranks among the top high schools in New York, with a statewide ranking between 22 and 159 over the past several years. The school's performance on Regents/Common Core exams is exceptional, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state and district averages across various subjects, including Algebra II (92.88%), English Language Arts (97.16%), and U.S. History and Government (97.61%). Smithtown High School East's performance is particularly strong in STEM subjects, with high proficiency rates in Chemistry (85.44%), Physics (79.17%), and Living Environment (82.76%). The school also demonstrates strong performance across different student subgroups, including Asian, African American, and Hispanic students, as well as students with special needs.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Smithtown High School-West, Newfield High School, Ward Melville Senior High School, and Connetquot High School, Smithtown High School East consistently outperforms them on Regents/Common Core exams and maintains higher graduation rates. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 8.5% in 2021-2022 to 37.8% in 2022-2023, which is a concerning trend that the school should address to maintain its high level of academic achievement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 10 School St
       Saint James, NY  11780-1800

(631) 382-2705

District: Smithtown Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
108th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,216 Help


Feeder schools for Smithtown High School East:

Elementary:    Dogwood Elementary School
    Mills Pond Elementary School
    Saint James Elementary School
    Tackan Elementary School
Middle:    Nesaquake Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  1,475

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.1%
Hispanic:
9.2%
Asian:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.6% Help


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Compare Details Smithtown High School East ranks better than 91.3% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.88. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Smithtown High School East who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.1%), Hispanic (9.2%), Asian (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Smithtown High School East is 11.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Smithtown High School East is $21,216.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Smithtown High School East:

SchoolDigger ranks Smithtown High School East 108th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Smithtown High School East in the ranking list.)

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Smithtown Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Smithtown Central School District 244th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Smithtown High School East

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Rank History for all students at Smithtown High School East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.01 84th 986 91.5%
2007 70.84 170th 1002 83.0%
2008 66.31 312th 1027 69.6%
2009 64.84 352nd 1086 67.6%
2010 70.89 212th 1117 81.0%
2011 74.87 141st 1165 87.9%
2012 79.20 90th 1198 92.5%
2013 80.47 76th 1217 93.8%
2014 77.39 95th 1237 92.3%
2015 73.64 164th 1255 86.9%
2016 75.70 126th 1255 90.0%
2017 78.75 125th 1221 89.8%
2018 75.99 181st 1210 85.0%
2019 79.86 100th 1207 91.7%
2021 83.18 22nd 519 95.8%
2022 77.55 159th 1190 86.6%
2023 82.67 74th 1228 94.0%
2024 80.88 108th 1242 91.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Smithtown High School East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.88 198th 1095 81.9%
2019 83.62 110th 1132 90.3%
2022 83.76 81st 1038 92.2%
2023 89.36 53rd 1130 95.3%
2024 83.31 110th 1144 90.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Smithtown High School East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.67 203rd 1154 82.4%
2019 70.65 203rd 1179 82.8%
2022 70.25 196th 1101 82.2%
2023 76.84 107th 1155 90.7%
2024 74.55 147th 1170 87.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Smithtown High School East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.59 187th 1176 84.1%
2019 79.84 99th 1193 91.7%
2021 87.10 3rd 290 99.0%
2022 76.90 163rd 1155 85.9%
2023 81.50 95th 1197 92.1%
2024 77.93 164th 1219 86.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Smithtown High School East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.55 202nd 1176 82.8%
2019 78.09 128th 1190 89.2%
2021 77.72 35th 354 90.1%
2022 76.90 151st 1154 86.9%
2023 81.72 80th 1191 93.3%
2024 81.09 94th 1211 92.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Smithtown High School East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.28 127th 426 70.2%
2019 67.33 156th 447 65.1%
2022 74.05 79th 386 79.5%
2023 80.85 21st 424 95.0%
2024 78.41 38th 426 91.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Smithtown High School East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 89.18 23rd 690 96.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Smithtown High School East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.67 108th 791 86.3%
2019 83.70 57th 815 93.0%
2022 81.07 81st 760 89.3%
2023 85.76 47th 851 94.5%
2024 86.34 42nd 865 95.1%
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Rank History for White students at Smithtown High School East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.28 182nd 765 76.2%
2019 71.28 137th 793 82.7%
2021 78.26 12th 133 91.0%
2022 66.08 186th 738 74.8%
2023 72.67 127th 776 83.6%
2024 70.20 156th 781 80.0%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Smithtown High School East

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 1158 15 35 26 1 n/a n/a 0 1235
2007 1516 20 39 39 2 n/a n/a 0 1616
2008 1569 14 44 53 0 n/a n/a 1 1681
2009 1607 12 37 63 0 n/a n/a 2 1721
2010 1583 13 42 69 1 n/a n/a 2 1710
2011 1662 17 47 12 7 0 2 0 1747
2012 1608 16 57 71 1 0 2 0 1755
2013 1540 17 62 70 4 0 5 0 1698
2014 1543 14 62 73 3 0 3 0 1698
2015 1470 14 78 76 3 0 7 0 1648
2016 1458 15 70 64 4 0 11 0 1622
2017 1454 11 73 83 3 0 12 0 1636
2018 1393 16 68 81 5 0 12 0 1575
2019 1386 12 69 92 4 0 14 0 1577
2020 1311 18 77 98 4 1 14 0 1523
2021 1269 20 84 113 3 3 15 0 1507
2022 1248 16 102 128 2 3 20 1 1520
2023 1182 19 118 135 2 3 14 2 1475

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Smithtown High School East

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 1235 78.0 15.8 2.8
2007 1616 90.8 17.8 2.5
2008 1681 99.0 17.0 2.3
2009 1721 102.5 16.8 3.1
2010 1710 108.4 15.7 3.5
2011 1747 105.0 16.6 4.5
2012 1755 110.6 15.8 6
2013 1698 100.2 16.9 8.7
2014 1698 101.7 16.6 5
2015 1648 95.0 17.3 6.2
2016 1622 99.0 16.3 6.2
2017 1636 104.9 15.5 7
2018 1575 108.6 14.4 7.7
2019 1577 111.4 14.1 7
2020 1523 132.6 11.4 7.7
2021 1507 120.5 12.5 6.5
2022 1520 127.4 11.9 8.4
2023 1475 126.9 11.6 11.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Smithtown High School East

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 1235 78.0 15.8 2.8
2007 1616 90.8 17.8 2.5
2008 1681 99.0 17.0 2.3
2009 1721 102.5 16.8 3.1
2010 1710 108.4 15.7 3.5
2011 1747 105.0 16.6 4.5
2012 1755 110.6 15.8 6
2013 1698 100.2 16.9 8.7
2014 1698 101.7 16.6 5
2015 1648 95.0 17.3 6.2
2016 1622 99.0 16.3 6.2
2017 1636 104.9 15.5 7
2018 1575 108.6 14.4 7.7
2019 1577 111.4 14.1 7
2020 1523 132.6 11.4 7.7
2021 1507 120.5 12.5 6.5
2022 1520 127.4 11.9 8.4
2023 1475 126.9 11.6 11.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Smithtown High School East

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.8%0.4%0.2%99.2%99.2%99.3%99.3%99.0%98.9%99.0%
201498.8%0.5%0.4%99.0%99.1%99.2%99.2%98.9%98.9%99.1%
201599.5%0.3%0.2%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201699.7%0.3%0.1%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201799.4%0.2%0.1%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.7%
201898.8%0.5%0.1%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.8%99.7%99.7%
201996.2%0.0%0.0%99.6%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.7%99.7%99.6%
202099.5%0.0%99.9%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.9%99.9%99.8%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Smithtown High School East

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $220 (1.2%) $17,456 (98.8%) $17,676
2020 $187 (1.0%) $18,123 (99.0%) $18,310
2021 $195 (1.0%) $18,625 (99.0%) $18,821
2022 $338 (1.7%) $19,716 (98.3%) $20,054
2023 $761 (3.6%) $20,455 (96.4%) $21,216

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Smithtown High School East

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 100th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 74th of 1228 High schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Smithtown High School East)88.882.9
 5.9%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Smithtown Central School District)9291.5
 0.5%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Smithtown High School East)85.489
 3.5%
   End of Course Chemistry (Smithtown Central School District)90.691.3
 0.7%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Smithtown High School East)96.787.1
 9.6%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Smithtown Central School District)97.589.7
 7.9%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Smithtown High School East)9796.9
 0%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Smithtown Central School District)96.495.2
 1.2%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Common Core Geometry (Smithtown High School East)92.681.6
 11%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (Smithtown Central School District)93.281.5
 11.7%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Smithtown High School East)94.990.1
 4.8%
   End of Course Earth Science (Smithtown Central School District)9589.2
 5.8%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Smithtown High School East)98.196.5
 1.6%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (Smithtown Central School District)97.195.7
 1.4%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Smithtown High School East)9390.3
 2.7%
   End of Course Living Environment (Smithtown Central School District)95.593.4
 2.1%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Smithtown High School East)76.877
 0.2%
   End of Course Physics (Smithtown Central School District)83.476.8
 6.6%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Smithtown High School East)95.796.9
 1.3%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Smithtown Central School District)95.796.1
 0.4%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students15771475
 6.5%
African American1219
 58.3%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian69118
 71%
Hispanic92135
 46.7%
Pacific Islander03
White13861182
 14.7%
Two or More Races1414
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7%11.6%
 4.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Smithtown High School East

Smithtown High School East is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dogwood Elementary School
Elementary : Mills Pond Elementary School
Elementary : Saint James Elementary School
Elementary : Tackan Elementary School
Middle : Nesaquake Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,475 students attended Smithtown High School East.

Students at Smithtown High School East are 80% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 1% African American.

Yes. Smithtown High School East ranks in the top 8.7% of New York high schools.


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