West Islip Unified School District

What West Islip Unified School District does

West Islip Union Free School District is a public K-12 school district organized under New York State Education Law and headquartered at 100 Sherman Avenue, West Islip, NY. Founded in 1957, the district serves approximately 3,707 students across seven school buildings: four elementary schools (Bayview, Manetuck, Oquenock, and Paul J. Bellew, serving pre-kindergarten through grade 5), two middle schools (Beach Street and Udall Road, serving grades 6-8), and West Islip High School (grades 9-12), which has been designated a U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School.

The district operates a 1:1 Chromebook-to-student ratio and runs a standard K-12 administrative technology stack including ClassLink Launchpad for single sign-on, Infinite Campus for student information, ParentSquare for family communications, Naviance for college and career readiness, Destiny for library cataloging, Frontline Education for substitute management, and Canva for library media design. West Islip High School offers over 200 courses including Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate (since 2010), and Syracuse University Project Advance dual-enrollment courses, supported by BOCES-referred Career and Technical Education pathways. Student outcomes include a 99% graduation rate, 70% of graduates matriculating to four-year colleges, and 68% attaining a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation.

The district is funded primarily through property taxes approved in May budget votes, New York State foundation and categorical aid, and federal grants including Title I, Title II, IDEA, and ARP-ESSER. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed on the district's website. Complementary fee-based revenue streams include facility use permits, Summer Camps 2026, Little Lions Preschool, Adult Education, Driver Education, and Before and After-School Care, with an updated Community Usage Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2025. The district is led by Superintendent Dr. Paul Romanelli and governed by an elected Board of Education; it has no parent company, investors, or shareholders, operating as a political subdivision of New York State.

Name

West Islip Unified School District

Legal name

West Islip Union Free School District

Website

https://wi.k12.ny.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

West Islip Union Free School District is a public K-12 district in Suffolk County, NY, serving approximately 3,707 students across seven schools, funded primarily by property taxes and state aid, with a 99% graduation rate and National Blue Ribbon High School designation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Special education services
• Student transportation
• Athletics programs
• Adult education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

West Islip

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: As a public school district in New York State, the primary revenue source is property taxes levied on residential and commercial properties within the West Islip school district boundaries. The annual school budget is approved by voters in May elections.
2. State and Federal Funding: The district receives state aid from New York State Education Department based on formulas including foundation aid, categorical aid, and expense-based aids. Federal funding includes Title I, Title II, IDEA special education funds, and ARP-ESSER COVID relief funds.
3. Fees and Charges: The district generates revenue through various fees including facility use permits, before and after-school care programs, summer camps, Little Lions Preschool, Adult Education courses, and driver education programs. MySchoolBucks handles online payment collection.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

West Islip Union Free School District is a K-12 public school district operating seven school buildings (four elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school) serving approximately 3,707 students in West Islip, New York. The district delivers comprehensive public education from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, including Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Syracuse University Project Advance courses, alongside special education, athletics, transportation, health services, and adult/community education programs.

Product overview

West Islip Union Free School District is a public K-12 educational institution operating a unified platform of seven school buildings: four elementary schools (Bayview, Manetuck, Oquenock, Paul J. Bellew), two middle schools (Beach Street, Udall Road), and one high school (West Islip High School, a National Blue Ribbon School). The district provides core educational services alongside supporting programs including special education (CPSE/CSE), athletics, transportation, health services, and data privacy management. Technology integrations include ParentSquare for communications, Infinite Campus for student information, ClassLink for SSO, Naviance for college/career planning, and various supporting platforms. The district's educational technology infrastructure supports digital learning resources, library systems (Destiny, Canva), and emergency remote instruction capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• West Islip High School Comprehensive high school serving grades 9-12 with approximately 1,230 students, offering over 200 courses including Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Syracuse University Project Advance. Designated as a U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School.
• Beach Street Middle School Middle school serving grades 6-8 as part of the district's middle school educational model following NYS Board of Regents guidelines for early adolescents.
• Udall Road Middle School Middle school serving grades 6-8, utilizing interdisciplinary instruction in English, social studies, science, math, and world language.
• Bayview Elementary School Elementary school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the district's four elementary schools.
• Manetuck Elementary School Elementary school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.
• Oquenock Elementary School Elementary school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.
• Paul J. Bellew Elementary School Elementary school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.
• Special Education Services Full range of special education services for children ages 3 to 21 identified under IDEA, including CPSE (preschool) and CSE (school-age) programs.
• Athletics Program District athletic program including various sports with post-season participation in Section XI competitions, college-bound athlete support, and the Athletic Hall of Fame.
• Transportation Services Student transportation services with internal district fleet and contracted services from Suffolk Transportation, including GPS-equipped buses and the WheresTheBus app.
• Health Services School health services including vision and hearing screening, scoliosis screening, immunization compliance, and sports physicals.
• Data Privacy Services District data privacy and security services including FERPA compliance, vendor data privacy agreements, and breach notification procedures.
• ParentSquare Communication Platform Parent communication platform for district announcements, emergency notifications, and school-to-home communication, with Google and Microsoft single sign-on integrations.
• WIUFSD Curriculum Hub Online repository of curriculum information for every grade level and subject area (Pre K-12) aligned to NYS Next Generation Learning Standards.
• Summer Camps Fee-based summer camp programs offered by the district for students during summer break.
• Adult Education Adult education courses offered by the district for community members.
• Driver Education Fee-based driver education program for community members.
• Little Lions Preschool District-run preschool program for young children in the community.
• Before and After-School Care Fee-based before and after-school care programs for enrolled students.
• Special Education Collaboration Portal Online portal for special education collaboration between families and staff, powered by Frontline Technologies.
• Emergency Remote Instruction Plan Contingency instructional plan for emergency remote learning situations, with separate elementary and secondary plans.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% graduation rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Syracuse University Project AdvancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWest Islip High School partners with Syracuse University to offer Project Advance courses, allowing students to earn college credit while in high school through dual enrollment arrangements.
• Suffolk TransportationcoreOthersThe district contracts with Suffolk Transportation to transport students. The company operates buses equipped with security cameras and GPS. Stop-arm camera program implemented for school bus safety in Suffolk County.
• BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict refers students to BOCES for Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in grades 11-12. BOCES CTE programs are available without regard to gender, handicap or race, providing pathways to career readiness.
• Suffolk County Crime StoppersminorOthersPartnership with Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offering rewards up to $2,000 for tips leading to arrests related to vandalism or criminal activity at school properties.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationDistrict uses ParentSquare platform as its primary communication and notification system for reaching parents and families with school announcements, emergency alerts, and ongoing communications.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• East Islip Union Free School District: Immediately adjacent Long Island K-12 public school district serving the neighboring hamlet of East Islip with similar demographic profile, school-grade structure, and academic offerings. Directly comparable in size and funding model.
• Islip Union Free School District: Sibling K-12 public district within the same Town of Islip, serving a similar suburban Long Island population with comparable student-count scale and revenue-model reliance on property taxes.
• Bay Shore Union Free School District: Neighboring Bay Shore–Brightwaters K-12 district of comparable enrollment on the southern Long Island coast, sharing the same NYSED regulatory environment and funding formula.
• Lindenhurst Union Free School District: Adjacent south-shore Long Island K-12 district of similar enrollment (~5,000–6,000 students) operating four elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school under the same NY funding framework.
• Commack Union Free School District: Suburban Long Island K-12 district of comparable student scale operating multiple elementary, middle, and high schools with AP/IB offerings and similar property-tax-funded revenue model.
• Half Hollow Hills Central School District: Upper-middle-class suburban Long Island K-12 district with similar scale, comprehensive AP/IB programs, and a strong college-prep reputation — a high-quality comparable for academic outcomes.
• Smithtown Central School District: Long Island K-12 public district serving a similar suburban population with comparable school-grade structure (elementary, middle, high school) and reliance on property-tax revenue.
• Connetquot Central School District: Neighboring central-Islip K-12 district of comparable size operating three middle schools and one high school, sharing the same NYSED funding formula and suburban southern-shore demographic.
• Sachem Central School District: Larger Long Island K-12 district serving a similar demographic with comparable AP/IB-grade academic programming and a similar property-tax-funded operating model.
• Babylon Junior-Senior High School District: Adjacent south-shore Long Island K-12 district with a similar small-district size profile and a comparable academic profile, sharing the same regulatory and funding environment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

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