Smithtown High School East
Saint James, NY · Smithtown Central School District · Grades 9-12
191st of 1,137 New York high schools statewide · better than 83%· Stable
Smithtown High School East ranking
SchoolRow ranks Smithtown High School East 191st of 1,137 New York high schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 83% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 86th in 2022 to 83th in 2025.
Smithtown High School East test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Smithtown High School East students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,428 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.8% | 78.5% | ▼ 12.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.3% | 10.6% | ▲ 6.3 pts | |
| Asian | 3.7% | 7.8% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 0.8% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Smithtown High School East
Typical home value $845K in zip 11780 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
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High schools near Smithtown High School East
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Hauppauge High SchoolHauppauge Union Free School District · 3.8 mi away42nd of 1,137
ELA 95% · Math 89% - 7Sachem High School NorthSachem Central School District · 4 mi away435th of 1,137
ELA 87% · Math 45% - 9Kings Park High SchoolKings Park Central School District · 4 mi away119th of 1,137
ELA 93% · Math 77% - 9Smithtown High School-WestSmithtown Central School District · 4 mi away124th of 1,137
ELA 97% · Math 73% - 7Centereach High SchoolMiddle Country Central School District · 4.1 mi away439th of 1,137
ELA 86% · Math 45% - 3Central Islip Senior High SchoolCentral Islip Union Free School District · 5.4 mi away868th of 1,137
ELA 60% · Math 27% - 6Newfield High SchoolMiddle Country Central School District · 5.5 mi away515th of 1,137
ELA 87% · Math 36% - 8Ward Melville Senior High SchoolThree Village Central School District · 5.7 mi away283rd of 1,137
ELA 94% · Math 56%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Smithtown High School East in?
Smithtown High School East is part of the Smithtown Central School District district in Saint James, New York.
Is Smithtown High School East a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Smithtown High School East 191st of 1,137 New York high schools (better than 83% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Smithtown High School East?
White 79%, Hispanic 11%, Asian 8%, Two or more races 2% (1,428 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Smithtown High School East cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11780 is $845K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.