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 ranked as one of the top-performing high schools in New York state. With a statewide ranking of 150 out of 1,234 high schools and a 4-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger, this school stands out as an exceptional educational institution within the district.

Earl L Vandermeulen High School boasts impressive academic metrics, including a 84.3% four-year graduation rate and a relatively low 4.5% dropout rate. The school's test scores are particularly noteworthy, with the majority of subjects having a higher percentage of students proficient or better compared to the district and state averages. Standout subjects include Common Core English Language Arts (94.12% proficient or better), Living Environment (94.81% proficient or better), and U.S. History and Government (89.66% proficient or better).

The school's strong performance is further supported by its low student-teacher ratio of 8.7 and high spending per student of $80,139, suggesting a well-resourced and supportive learning environment. Additionally, the school serves a relatively affluent student population, with only 10.37% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Overall, Earl L Vandermeulen High School stands out as an exceptional educational institution within the Port Jefferson Union Free School District, providing a high-quality education to its students.

District Detail

 550 Scraggy Hill Rd
Port Jefferson, NY 11777-1969

 (631) 791-4221

SchoolDigger Rank:
163rd of 874 New York districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 907

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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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