Serving 562 students in grades 9-12, West Hempstead High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Hempstead High School 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
West Hempstead High School's student population of 562 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
562 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Hempstead High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Hempstead High School is 0.69, 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
#168 out of 4093 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
46%
29%
Black
21%
16%
White
24%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Hempstead High School's ranking?
West Hempstead High School is ranked #168 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Hempstead High School?
The graduation rate of West Hempstead High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend West Hempstead High School?
562 students attend West Hempstead High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of West Hempstead High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Hempstead High School?
West Hempstead High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Hempstead High School offer ?
West Hempstead High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Hempstead High School part of?
West Hempstead High School is part of West Hempstead Union Free School District.
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