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#310 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 31% of private schools
Hebrew Academy of Nassau County (hanc)
High School · West Hempstead, NY
A private high school in West Hempstead, NY serving grades 7th – 12th.
609 HEMPSTEAD AVE, West Hempstead, NY 11552
- 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NY
Test scores
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Where Hebrew Academy of Nassau County (hanc) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$153,192
Median home value
$615,800
Median rent
$3,185/mo
College educated
47%
Homeownership
90.6%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11552; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hempstead Secondary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 7–12 | 0.2 mi | 792 | Compare → |
| Valley Stream North High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 7–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,261 | Compare → |
| Hempstead High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,984 | Compare → |
| Evergreen Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,088 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Hebrew Academy of Nassau County (hanc) is listed in West Hempstead, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Hebrew Academy of Nassau County (hanc)
Hebrew Academy of Nassau County (hanc) is a private high school in West Hempstead, NY, serving approximately 463 students in grades 7th-12th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #310 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hebrew Academy of Nassau County (hanc)
What grades does Hebrew Academy of Nassau County (hanc) serve?
Hebrew Academy of Nassau County (hanc) serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Hebrew Academy of Nassau County (hanc)?
Hebrew Academy of Nassau County (hanc) has an enrollment of approximately 463 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hebrew Academy of Nassau County (hanc)?
The student-teacher ratio at Hebrew Academy of Nassau County (hanc) is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Hebrew Academy of Nassau County (hanc) rank in NY?
Hebrew Academy of Nassau County (hanc) ranks #310 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Hebrew Academy of Nassau County (hanc)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Hebrew Academy of Nassau County (hanc) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Hebrew Academy of Nassau County (hanc) a private school?
Yes, Hebrew Academy of Nassau County (hanc) is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Hebrew Academy of Nassau County (hanc) a religious school?
Hebrew Academy of Nassau County (hanc) has a Jewish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 463
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 8.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Phone
- (516) 565-5640
- Area population (ZIP 11552)
- 26,053
- Area average commute
- 38.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 11552; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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