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SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

New York · Public School District
15
Schools
11,727
Students
$28,669
Per-Pupil Spend
+100% nat'l
27.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-25pp vs nat'l
94.0%
Graduation Rate
+7.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in New York serving 11,727 students across 15 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $28,669 is above average for a US public school district. 28% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 54/100.

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All Schools (15)
Elementary Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CAYUGA SCHOOLKG–05516
CHIPPEWA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05515
GRUNDY AVENUE SCHOOLKG–05470
HIAWATHA SCHOOLKG–05603
LYNWOOD AVENUE SCHOOLKG–05572
MERRIMAC SCHOOLKG–05336
NOKOMIS SCHOOLKG–05527
TAMARAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05443
WAVERLY AVENUE SCHOOLKG–05463
WENONAH SCHOOLKG–05479
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
SAGAMORE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08933
SAMOSET MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08892
SENECA MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08973
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
SACHEM HIGH SCHOOL EAST09–122,082
SACHEM HIGH SCHOOL NORTH09–121,923
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$28,669+100% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
42%
52%
State
42.1%
Local (property tax)
51.8%
Federal
6.1%

Funding is shared between state (42%) and local sources (52%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
11,727
Students
28%
Free Lunch
$29K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.0%
Opportunity Score54/100
StateNew York →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.0% graduation rate — 7.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $28,669 per pupil — 100% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has 15 public schools, serving a total of 11,727 students.
What is the graduation rate for SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 94.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $28,669 per pupil — 100% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
28% of students in SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is 54/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.