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 10 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 (9:39 am - 4:00 pm)

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

Remembering Former William Floyd Trustee Francis “Frank” Campbell

The William Floyd School District is saddened to share the news of the passing of former William Floyd Board of Education Trustee Francis “Frank” Campbell who served on the School Board from 1971 to 1977 including as vice president (1972-1973) and president (1973-1977).

WFHS Counseling Center On-Site Admissions Event Nets Nearly $1.2M in Student Scholarships

The William Floyd High School Counseling Center recently hosted the first of five on-site admissions events set to take place throughout the 2025-26 school year. On-site admissions events present students with the opportunity to talk to representatives from many different colleges and universities about their educational goals and future plans while in the hallways of their own school. Students can get their transcripts evaluated, learn about what each institution has to offer, discuss potential scholarships and, in some cases, receive immediate acceptance! This on-site admissions event was one of the most successful in school history, as 210 students met with college representatives and were offered a combined total of $1,188,000 in scholarships with even more scholarship amounts still to be determined!

High School Graduation Cap and Gown Ordering

Although graduation is still months away, it is time to start planning now. We begin our preparations for this ceremony with the ordering of the cap, gown, and tassel that will be worn during the commencement exercises on June 27.