Excellent
#22 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 1% in state
Half Hollow Hills High School East
High School · Half Hollow Hills Central School District · Dix Hills, NY
A Half Hollow Hills Central School District high school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
50 VANDERBILT PKY, Dix Hills, NY 11746
- Math 95% proficient (2021)
- Reading 92% proficient (2021)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Half Hollow Hills High School East score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 94% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 97% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 97% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Half Hollow Hills High School East sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$158,309
Median home value
$664,900
Median rent
$1,907/mo
College educated
50.3%
Homeownership
85%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11746; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Suffolk BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 775 | Compare → |
| Half Hollow Hills High School WestEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 989 | Compare → |
| Sagamore Children's Psychiatric CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 1.4 mi | 30 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Half Hollow Hills Central School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $35,416NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Half Hollow Hills High School East is listed in HALF HOLLOW HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Half Hollow Hills High School East
Half Hollow Hills High School East is a public high school in Dix Hills, NY, part of Half Hollow Hills Central School District, serving approximately 1,440 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #22 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 97% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Half Hollow Hills High School East
What grades does Half Hollow Hills High School East serve?
Half Hollow Hills High School East serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Half Hollow Hills High School East?
Half Hollow Hills High School East has an enrollment of approximately 1,440 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Half Hollow Hills High School East?
The student-teacher ratio at Half Hollow Hills High School East is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Half Hollow Hills High School East rank in NY?
Half Hollow Hills High School East ranks #22 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Half Hollow Hills High School East's MySchoolScout rating?
Half Hollow Hills High School East has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Half Hollow Hills High School East?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Half Hollow Hills High School East has 97% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Half Hollow Hills High School East a charter school?
No, Half Hollow Hills High School East is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Half Hollow Hills High School East a Title I school?
No, Half Hollow Hills High School East is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Half Hollow Hills High School East?
28.2% of students at Half Hollow Hills High School East qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 146
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (631) 592-3100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 11746)
- 66,883
- Area average commute
- 34.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11746; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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