The Sewanhaka Central High School District is a central high school district located in western Nassau County on Long Island, in New York State.
In the 1950s and 1960s, the additional high schools were built to accommodate the growing population.
Notable alumni include longtime NFL quarterback Vinny Testaverde, Olympic discus champion Al Oerter, and actor Telly Savalas (Kojak).
[2] In 2019, Muslim families began advocating for such a student holiday for Eid al-Fitr.
[3] In 2021 the school began having a student holiday for Eid al-Fitr.