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 (9:39am - 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 youth and government students in state legislative chambers

The William Floyd High School Youth and Government program recently continued its long line of successes at the annual New York State YMCA Youth and Government conference, held in the state’s legislative chambers in Albany in late March! In the conference, featuring more than 750 student-delegates from across New York State engaging in mock NYS governance, William Floyd student-delegates excelled in presenting bills and briefs that they have been working on since September. The students received recognition for their fantastic work, including a scholarship, numerous awards and a total of six students being elected as statewide officers for next year’s conference!

group of fine arts honorees with district officials

The William Floyd Fine Arts & Music departments recently celebrated the 2025 class of Fine Arts Wall of Distinction honorees! These four honorees – Stan Davis, Lucille Maier, Laura Mole and Barbara (Slane) Sapanaro (posthumously) – made vast contributions to the fine arts and left a lasting impact on the William Floyd community throughout their careers. In a ceremony held outside of the Nick Poulos Auditorium at William Floyd High School where the Fine Arts Wall of Distinction is located, honorees were recognized before an audience of district representatives, family and friends.

group photo of NJROTC cadets and instructors

The William Floyd High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) cadets, under the leadership of Senior Chief Andrew DiDonato and Chief Petty Officer Paul Bloess, recently competed and excelled at the 2025 Multi-Area NS-1 Combined Meet Championship & Drone Competition at Colts Neck High School in New Jersey! Competing against eight other regional schools, William Floyd cadets had a strong showing in both the individual and team events at the meet taking home four second-place finishes and two third-place finishes!