For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,867 students in 11550, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in 11550, NY are Hempstead High School, Academy Charter School and Evergreen Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 11550 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 11550, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 11550 have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Academy Charter School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11550, NY Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hempstead High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4201
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,984 students
Rank: #22.
Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
117 N Franklin Ave
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 408-2200
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 408-2200
Grades: K-12
| 1,895 students
Rank: #33.
Evergreen Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
605 Peninsula Blvd
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-2060
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-2060
Grades: K-12
| 1,088 students
Rank: #44.
Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 Greenwich St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4301
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4301
Grades: 7-10
| 900 students
11550, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Grades: 9-11
| 392 students
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Grades: 9-11
| 393 students
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Grades: 9-11
| 403 students
380 Jackson St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4601
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4601
Grades: 1-5
| 394 students
Leadership Training Project 350 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
350 Greenwich St
Hempstead, NY 11550
Hempstead, NY 11550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
270 Washington St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-7096
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-7096
Grades: 1-6
| 576 students
15 E Marshall St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4751
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4751
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Nassau Co. A.c.l.d. (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
14 Elk St
Hempstead, NY 11550
Hempstead, NY 11550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 11550, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in 11550, NY include Hempstead High School, Academy Charter School and Evergreen Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in 11550?
4 public high schools are located in 11550.
What is the racial composition of students in 11550?
11550 public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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