The Island Trees High School is a coeducational 9-12 high school located at 59 Straight Lane, Levittown, New York, (USA) 11756 on Long Island. It is a part of the Island Trees Union Free School District, 31.0 miles east of Manhattan. The school offers various clubs, electives, and AP courses.
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