About the School
Ward Melville High School is a public high school located in East Setauket, New York, serving grades 9 through 12. It is part of the Three Village Central School District and is the only high school in the district. The school is named after businessman and philanthropist Ward Melville and is situated at 380 Old Town Road. With an enrollment of approximately 1,425 to 1,520 students, Ward Melville High School boasts a low student-teacher ratio of 10.3:1 to 11:1. The school excels academically, with 93% of students proficient in math and 95% in reading, ranking in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores. It offers Advanced Placement courses and provides comprehensive student support services, including counseling and extracurricular activities. The school is led by Mr. William S. Bernhard.