Serving 1,035 students in grades 9-12, Half Hollow Hills High School West ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,035 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Half Hollow Hills High School West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Half Hollow Hills High School West's student population of 1,035 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,035 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Half Hollow Hills High School West ranks within the top 1% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Half Hollow Hills High School West is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#11 out of 4093 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
20%
10%
Hispanic
12%
29%
Black
13%
16%
White
50%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Half Hollow Hills High School West's ranking?
Half Hollow Hills High School West is ranked #11 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Half Hollow Hills High School West often compared to?
Half Hollow Hills High School Westis often viewed alongside schools like Half Hollow Hills High School East by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Half Hollow Hills High School West?
The graduation rate of Half Hollow Hills High School West is 94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Half Hollow Hills High School West?
1,035 students attend Half Hollow Hills High School West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Half Hollow Hills High School West students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Half Hollow Hills High School West?
Half Hollow Hills High School West has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Half Hollow Hills High School West offer ?
Half Hollow Hills High School West offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Half Hollow Hills High School West part of?
Half Hollow Hills High School West is part of Half Hollow Hills Central School District.
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