A photo showing the entrance to Floyd Academy

Floyd Academy

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The Floyd Academy, launched in 2016, is an alternative education program to help students succeed in a non-traditional school setting and provide them with an innovative and enriching learning experience.  The creative and inspiring staff members will instruct the students through the use of multiple instructional models to meet their individual needs. Each student will have an individualized graduation plan and will be prepared for the demands of the 21st century and for post-high school success.

With the motto, “Everyone Succeeds,” the Floyd Academy serves approximately 80 students in grades nine through 12. The goals of the Floyd Academy are to reduce the suspension rate, provide individualized support, and develop a safe and nurturing environment, foster positive and trusting relationships and further increase the overall graduation rate. The Floyd Academy is not punitive; students who have a desire to be successful and have faced challenges in their academic careers or lives may make a request to enroll; staff members may also make referrals. 

Participation in the Floyd Academy is a privilege, and, due to overwhelming interest and limited capacity, there is a list of students waiting for acceptance. The program was designed to help students succeed. The district and community have shown overwhelming support for this program, and we look forward to working with the students to achieve their goals.

A photo of the Floyd Academy Principal

Floyd Academy Principal John DeBenedetto

Floyd Academy
240 Mastic Beach Road
Mastic Beach, NY 11951
Grades 9 - 12 (9:39am - 4:05pm)

Floyd Academy Principal 
John DeBenedetto (631) 874-1795

Floyd Academy Office Numbers
Main Office - (631) 874-1795
Attendance - (631) 874-1795
Nurse East - (631) 874-1139

Guidance Counselor
Ashley Hauser (631) 874-1199

Social Worker
Gayle Lambert (631) 874-1600

DASA Coordinators
Gayle Lambert (631) 874-1600
John DeBenedetto (631) 874-1795


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Floyd Academy News

photo of robotics team holding a trophy

The William Floyd Robotics Team #287 recently competed at the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology) Hudson Valley Regional in Suffern, NY, against 47 other talented robotics teams consisting of more than 1,000 students from the United States, the United Kingdom and Turkey! Team 287 “Floyd Robotics” performed well and secured regional finalist status! This competition also served as a tune-up for this weekend’s upcoming Long Island Regional FIRST Robotics Competition scheduled to be held at Hofstra University!

photo of special education administrative team standing next to each other

Three members of the William Floyd school community have been selected as 2024 SCOPE Education Services “Shining Stars” and will be honored at the organization’s 23rd annual awards dinner scheduled for Monday, March 18! These three individuals – Dr. Malasia Walker, Director of Special Education; Michele Manion, Assistant Director of Special Education (secondary); and Ravi Seeram, Assistant Director of Special Education (elementary) – have been selected for exemplary service to education and the William Floyd School District.

WFHS Home Design & Carpentry Students Visit Riverhead Building Supply

The William Floyd Home Design & Carpentry Academy, part of the district’s robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings, recently took a field trip to Riverhead Building Supply. Students learned all about the craftmanship and construction used to build custom products for clients and witnessed first-hand the building of doors, windows and floors used in homes all across Long Island.