Excellent
#357 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 8% in state
West Hempstead Secondary School
High School · West Hempstead Union Free School District · West Hempstead, NY
A West Hempstead Union Free School District high school where students score 42 points above what's typical for similar communities.
400 NASSAU BLVD, West Hempstead, NY 11552
- Math 92% proficient (2021)
- Reading 92% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Hempstead Secondary School score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 92% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 94% (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
54%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Hempstead Secondary School 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$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
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew Academy of Nassau County (hanc)Private · tuition | 6.9private | 7–12 | 0.2 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| Valley Stream North High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 7–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,261 | Compare → |
| H Frank Carey High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 7–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,594 | Compare → |
| Hempstead High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,984 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Hempstead Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $43,067NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Hempstead Secondary School is listed in WEST HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Hempstead Secondary School
West Hempstead Secondary School is a public high school in West Hempstead, NY, part of West Hempstead Union Free School District, serving approximately 792 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #357 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Hempstead Secondary School
What grades does West Hempstead Secondary School serve?
West Hempstead Secondary School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend West Hempstead Secondary School?
West Hempstead Secondary School has an enrollment of approximately 792 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hempstead Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hempstead Secondary School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Hempstead Secondary School rank in NY?
West Hempstead Secondary School ranks #357 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is West Hempstead Secondary School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Hempstead Secondary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 West Hempstead Secondary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Hempstead Secondary School has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is West Hempstead Secondary School a charter school?
No, West Hempstead Secondary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Hempstead Secondary School a Title I school?
No, West Hempstead Secondary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Hempstead Secondary School?
54.0% of students at West Hempstead Secondary School 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 792
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (516) 390-3214
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 11552)
- 26,053
- Area average commute
- 38.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 11552; 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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