Evergreen Charter School

Evergreen Charter School serves 1,088 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in Hempstead, offering families a comprehensive K-12 charter option in Nassau County. With 68 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a 16.0:1 student-teacher ratio, providing students with reasonable access to individual attention throughout their educational journey. Academically, Evergreen Charter School ranks in the middle tier of New York schools, placing #2378 out of 4758 statewide with room for continued growth.

The school's students demonstrate stronger performance in English Language Arts, with 56% achieving proficiency or above, while mathematics shows 48% proficiency across grade levels. These results reflect the school's ongoing focus on student development and academic improvement. The school draws families from the surrounding Hempstead community, where the median household income is $83,333 and median home values reach $425,300.

The diverse neighborhood includes families from various educational backgrounds, with 18% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, while 15.5% of the community faces economic challenges. Evergreen Charter School operates within Nassau County's large suburban setting, serving families who value the charter school model's flexibility and the continuity of a K-12 educational experience under one roof.

Evergreen Charter School is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.