- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Islip Terrace, NY
East Islip High School
Federal NCES profile for East Islip High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360972000747
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Islip High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Islip Terrace · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
East Islip High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Islip High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Islip Terrace, NY.
School address
District: East Islip Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360972000747 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
East Islip High School held near 1,178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 95.2 → 98.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 360972000747 · Islip Terrace, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,170 enr · 12.3:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: East Islip Middle School (758 students)
East Islip High School held near 1,178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 95.2 → 98.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
East Islip High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East Islip High School
1,170 students
- East Islip Mid
East Islip Middle School
758 students
- John F Kennedy 416
John F Kennedy Elementary School
416 students
- Timber Point E 370
Timber Point Elementary School
370 students
- Connetquot Ele 352
Connetquot Elementary School
352 students
- Ruth C Kinney 314
Ruth C Kinney Elementary School
314 students
What this shows East Islip High School reports 1,170 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Islip High School compares
East Islip High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 61% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,170 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,170
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$32,087
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
Asian 3.6%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, East Islip High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
District finance for East Islip Union Free School District reports $32,087 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Islip High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Islip Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timber Point Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Connetquot Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ruth C Kinney Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Islip High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,170 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Islip High School
How many students attend East Islip High School?
East Islip High School has 1,170 students enrolled. It is a high school in Islip Terrace, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,145 (2022-23) → 1,178 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Islip High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Islip High School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Islip High School?
21.9% of students at East Islip High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Islip High School?
The largest demographic group at East Islip High School is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Islip Terrace, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Islip High School?
East Islip High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Islip High School rank among public schools in Islip Terrace?
By Resource Investment Index, East Islip High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Islip Terrace, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in East Islip Union Free School District?
Besides East Islip High School, East Islip Union Free School District also operates East Islip Middle School (758 students), John F Kennedy Elementary School (416 students), and Timber Point Elementary School (370 students). See the East Islip Union Free School District district page for the complete list.