Central Islip High School in Central Islip, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Central Islip High School is a suburban public school in Central Islip, New York that is part of Central Islip Union Free School District. It serves 2,593 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.1:1. Its teachers have had 30 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

2,593 Students

136 Teachers

85 Wheeler Rd

Central Islip, NY 11722 View local requests

http://www.centralislip.k12.ny.us

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Central Islip High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Central Islip High School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

95%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Central Islip High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 8, 2026

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