- Enrollment
- 1,403
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Smithtown, NY
Smithtown High School-West
Federal NCES profile for Smithtown High School-West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362706000327
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smithtown High School-West earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of New York schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Smithtown · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for New York
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Smithtown High School-West has class sizes smaller than 78% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smithtown High School-West ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Smithtown, NY.
School address
District: Smithtown Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362706000327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Smithtown High School-West held near 1,238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 123.1 → 123.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 362706000327 · Smithtown, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,158 enr · 9.4:1 · 12.7% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Smithtown High School East (1,403 students)
Smithtown High School-West held near 1,238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 123.1 → 123.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Smithtown High School-West in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smithtown High
Smithtown High School East
1,403 students
- This school
Smithtown High School-West
1,158 students
- Great Hollow M
Great Hollow Middle School
750 students
- Accompsett Ele 523
Accompsett Elementary School
523 students
- Accompsett Mid 522
Accompsett Middle School
522 students
- Smithtown Elem 517
Smithtown Elementary School
517 students
What this shows Smithtown High School-West reports 1,158 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smithtown High School-West compares
Smithtown High School-West 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 77% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,158 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,158
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in New York - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$33,016
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
Counselors7.5 FTE
Per 154 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Smithtown High School-West is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
District finance for Smithtown Central School District reports $33,016 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smithtown High School-West Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithtown High School East | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Hollow Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Accompsett Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Accompsett Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smithtown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smithtown High School-West's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,158 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smithtown High School-West
How many students attend Smithtown High School-West?
Smithtown High School-West has 1,158 students enrolled. It is a high school in Smithtown, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,270 (2022-23) → 1,238 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithtown High School-West?
The student-teacher ratio at Smithtown High School-West is 9.4:1, which is 20% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smithtown High School-West?
12.7% of students at Smithtown High School-West are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smithtown High School-West?
The largest demographic group at Smithtown High School-West is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Smithtown, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smithtown High School-West?
Smithtown High School-West has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Smithtown High School-West rank among public schools in Smithtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Smithtown High School-West ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Smithtown, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Smithtown on the city page.
What other schools are in Smithtown Central School District?
Besides Smithtown High School-West, Smithtown Central School District also operates Smithtown High School East (1,403 students), Great Hollow Middle School (750 students), and Accompsett Elementary School (523 students). See the Smithtown Central School District district page for the complete list.