A Smithtown High School East student accused of threatening a classmate with a weapon on Thursday is facing menacing charges, according to police.

Authorities say the 17-year-old was arrested at the school on Friday.

He will be arraigned at youth court in Central Islip at a later date.

Police have not disclosed the events leading to the incident or the type of weapon used.

News 12 is waiting to hear back from the district for comment.