For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 792 students in West Hempstead, NY.
The top ranked public high school in West Hempstead, NY is West Hempstead Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Hempstead, NY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in West Hempstead have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
West Hempstead, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Hempstead Secondary School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in West Hempstead, NY (2025)
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Rank: #11.
West Hempstead Secondary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Nassau Blvd
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3214
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3214
Gr: 7-12 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
West Hempstead, New York Public Schools (Closed)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in West Hempstead, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in West Hempstead, NY include West Hempstead Secondary School.
How many public high schools are located in West Hempstead?
1 public high schools are located in West Hempstead.
What is the racial composition of students in West Hempstead?
West Hempstead public high schools minority enrollment is 82% 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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