History
Massapequa High School's first graduating class, the class of 1956, began its high school years at what is now Eastlake Elementary School. Massapequa High School opened in its own location on Merrick Road in September 1955.
Berner High School opened in 1962 to relieve the growing population of Massapequa High School. After a decline in district enrollment, Berner High School closed in 1987. It now serves 7th and 8th grade students as Berner Middle School.
Massapequa High School recently underwent an expansion in the northeast corner of the school, constructing a new wing which features eight new classrooms ready for use in September, 2007. The school's track was resurfaced in the summer of 2011.
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