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Fishers Island School

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Fishers Island School ranks 952 nd of 2445 New York alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

952^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,445 New York Alternative Schools

Better than 61% of New York alternative schools

Summary

Fishers Island School is a small, alternative public school serving grades PK-12 with just 56 students on the remote Fishers Island, New York. Despite its tiny size, this specialized institution stands out with its exceptional academic performance in certain subjects and a remarkably low student-teacher ratio.

On New York State Assessments, Fishers Island School generally outperforms the state average, achieving 100% proficiency in 6th grade ELA, Regents ELA, Regents Global History, and Regents US History. However, the school struggled more in Regents Physics, with only 22.22% proficiency. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 66.6% and 84.3% in recent years, below the state average of around 85%, while dropout rates have varied from 0% to 4.9%.

What sets Fishers Island School apart is its high per-student spending, ranging from $41,154 to $68,721 in recent years, significantly more than the state average of around $25,000. This investment likely contributes to the school's exceptionally low student-teacher ratio, which has ranged from 5.1 to 9.5 students per teacher, much lower than the state average of 13 students per teacher. This focus on personalized attention and support for students may be a key factor in the school's academic performance.

Students ?

4.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$69,953

Per pupil spending ?

Free/discounted lunch ?

78 Greenwood Rd #600
Fishers Island, NY 06390

(631) 788-7444

District: Fishers Island Union Free School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.8%

Hispanic:

10.7%

Two or more races:

8.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 98th percentile in 2021 → 61st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New York average (71% vs 60% meeting standards)

✓Above the New York median (61st percentile)

✓Small classes — about 4 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Graduation rate below the New York average (67% vs 83%)

!Ranking has slipped — down 37 percentile points since 2021

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school71%

District avg71%

New York avg60%

Elementary school

952^nd of 2,445

New York public elementary schools ?

Top 39%▲ up 14 pts since 2015

From bottom 47% (2015) to top 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

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Middle school

166^th of 1,500

New York public middle schools ?

Top 11%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From top 15% (2015) to top 11% (2025)

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★★★★★

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High school

484^th of 1,234

New York public high schools ?

Top 39%▼ down 32 pts since 2015

From top 7% (2015) to top 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

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Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	59.2	952 of 2445	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.2	972 of 2445	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	92.1	105 of 2395	95.6%	★★★★★
2017	68.4	706 of 2386	70.4%	★★★★☆
2016	45.0	1310 of 2366	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	46.8	1247 of 2352	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	77.1	445 of 2263	80.3%	★★★★☆
2008	62.6	1010 of 2227	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	65.0	934 of 2219	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	70.5	717 of 2206	67.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2018	82.9	158 of 1408	88.8%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	86.6	166 of 1500	88.9%	★★★★☆
2024	76.1	287 of 1504	80.9%	★★★★☆
2023	84.9	182 of 1500	87.9%	★★★★☆
2022	82.8	196 of 1479	86.7%	★★★★☆
2021	97.6	21 of 1242	98.3%	★★★★★
2019	98.7	25 of 1439	98.3%	★★★★★
2018	81.3	219 of 1438	84.8%	★★★★☆
2017	64.5	443 of 1455	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	82.1	188 of 1429	86.8%	★★★★☆
2015	79.5	210 of 1407	85.1%	★★★★☆
2014	85.9	128 of 1401	90.9%	★★★★★
2013	76.1	266 of 1373	80.6%	★★★★☆
2012	92.4	39 of 1337	97.1%	★★★★★
2011	89.9	71 of 1295	94.5%	★★★★★
2010	82.9	171 of 1243	86.2%	★★★★☆
2009	80.7	147 of 1224	88.0%	★★★★☆
2008	76.9	269 of 1185	77.3%	★★★★☆
2007	86.5	87 of 1123	92.3%	★★★★★
2006	59.2	511 of 1095	53.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2023	91.5	49 of 772	93.7%	★★★★★
2022	74.9	151 of 748	79.8%	★★★★☆
2021	93.4	20 of 614	96.7%	★★★★★
2018	80.8	108 of 763	85.8%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	61.6	484 of 1234	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.2	302 of 1242	75.7%	★★★★☆
2023	69.5	345 of 1228	71.9%	★★★★☆
2019	76.9	178 of 1207	85.3%	★★★★☆
2018	79.5	92 of 1210	92.4%	★★★★★
2017	76.2	163 of 1221	86.7%	★★★★☆
2016	81.3	69 of 1255	94.5%	★★★★★
2015	78.5	85 of 1255	93.2%	★★★★★
2014	84.5	23 of 1237	98.1%	★★★★★
2013	86.8	7 of 1217	99.4%	★★★★★
2012	77.6	127 of 1198	89.4%	★★★★☆
2011	77.0	88 of 1165	92.4%	★★★★★
2010	82.0	9 of 1117	99.2%	★★★★★
2009	78.4	34 of 1086	96.9%	★★★★★
2008	66.6	307 of 1027	70.1%	★★★★☆
2007	68.5	228 of 1002	77.2%	★★★★☆
2006	57.0	507 of 986	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2005	74.3	89 of 935	90.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2019	62.1	261 of 793	67.1%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

White (2018)89th percentile-7 vs school

Middle school

White (2023)94th percentile+6 vs school

High school

White (2019)67th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Common Core English Language Arts100%+25 vs state

Global History and Geography100%+24 vs state

U.S. History and Government100%+25 vs state

Science80%+36 vs state

Algebra I80%+24 vs state

Life Science Biology80%+22 vs state

English Language Arts68%+16 vs state

Math68%+14 vs state

Common Core Algebra II67%-8 vs state

Physics22%-46 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Regents Common Core Algebra II (2025)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2025)	Regents Global History and Geography (2025)	Regents Physics (2025)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Life Science Biology (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)				NY State Assessments Math (2025)				NY State Assessments Science (2025)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Life Science Biology End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fishers Island School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	78 Greenwood Rd #600	Fishers Island	06390	Suffolk County	Fishers Island Union Free School District	No	No	No	No	(631) 788-7444	56	13	4.3		43 (76.8%)	2 (3.6%)	6 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.9%)								(n/a)	66.7	100.0	100.0	22.2	100.0	80.0	80.0	40.0	100.0	71.4	60.0	40.0	80.0	71.4	80.0	80.0	98.4	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$69,953	$232	$69,721

Frequently Asked Questions about Fishers Island School

What district is Fishers Island School in?

Fishers Island Union Free School District

Is Fishers Island School a good school?

Fishers Island School ranks 952^nd of 2445 New York alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fishers Island School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 56 students attended Fishers Island School.

What is the racial makeup of Fishers Island School?

Students at Fishers Island School are 77% White, 11% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 4% African American.

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