Top Rankings
Half Hollow Hills Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,148 students in Half Hollow Hills Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Half Hollow Hills Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
9 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
7,148 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
657 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Half Hollow Hills Central School District, which is ranked #106 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#98 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
78%
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
21%
10%
% Hispanic
16%
30%
% Black
13%
16%
% White
45%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,545 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,388 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$261 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$260 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,545
$31,307
Spending / Student
$36,388
$32,183
Best Half Hollow Hills Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Half Hollow Hills High School East
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
50 Vanderbilt Pky
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3100
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,440 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Half Hollow Hills High School West
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
375 Wolf Hill Rd
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3200
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Vanderbilt Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 Deer Park Ave
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3800
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3800
Gr: K-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Paumanok Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Seaman Neck Rd
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3650
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3650
Gr: K-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Otsego Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
55 Otsego Ave
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3600
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3600
Gr: K-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Candlewood Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Carlls Straight Path
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3300
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Sunquam Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
515 Sweet Hollow Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 592-3750
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 592-3750
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
West Hollow Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 Old E Neck Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 592-3400
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 592-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Signal Hill Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
670 Caledonia Rd
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3700
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3700
Gr: K-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Half Hollow Hills Central School District?
Half Hollow Hills Central School District manages 9 public schools serving 7,148 students.
What is the rank of Half Hollow Hills Central School District?
Half Hollow Hills Central School District is ranked #106 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Half Hollow Hills Central School District?
45% of Half Hollow Hills Central School District students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Half Hollow Hills Central School District?
Half Hollow Hills Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Half Hollow Hills Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,388 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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