Smithtown High School East
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Saint James, New York 11780 · Smithtown Central School District
#49 of 1,079 high schools in New York
#55 of 16,910 nationally
About Smithtown High School East
Smithtown High School East is a public high located in Saint James, in the Smithtown Central School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,403 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 95.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of high schools in United States and 49th of 1,079 ranked high schools in New York. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (79th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,403.
There are 3 schools in Saint James; Smithtown High School East ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)97%
- Reading proficiency (30%)98%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)14.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Smithtown High School East by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,403
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 98%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 97%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Smithtown High School East
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Nesaquake Middle School
Saint James · Public middle · Grades 6–8
466 students · 1.1 km away
Saint James Elementary School
Saint James · Public elementary · Grades K–5
461 students · 1.6 km away
Dogwood Elementary School
Smithtown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
350 students · 1.7 km away
Mills Pond Elementary School
ST James · Public elementary · Grades K–5
338 students · 2.2 km away
Smithtown Elementary School
Smithtown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
517 students · 3.0 km away
Great Hollow Middle School
Nesconset · Public middle · Grades 6–8
750 students · 3.0 km away
William Sidney Mount Elementary School
Stony Brook · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
525 students · 3.6 km away
Tackan Elementary School
Nesconset · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students · 3.9 km away
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Smithtown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
479 students · 4.2 km away
Eugene Auer Memorial School
Lake Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
308 students · 4.2 km away
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Clarkstown South Senior High School
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1,386 students
A Philip Randolph Campus High School
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1,421 students
Valley Central High School
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1,385 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Smithtown High School East a good school?
Smithtown High School East has a Success Index (US) of 95.0 out of 100 (Top 5% of high schools in United States) and ranks #49 of 1,079 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Smithtown High School East rank in New York?
Smithtown High School East ranks #49 of 1,079 high schools in New York and #55 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Smithtown High School East?
Smithtown High School East had 1,403 students in 2025.
Is Smithtown High School East a elementary school or a high school?
Smithtown High School East is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Smithtown High School East?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Smithtown High School East; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.