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 92% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in West Hempstead have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
West Hempstead, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Hempstead Secondary School, with 90-94% 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in West Hempstead, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Hempstead Secondary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Nassau Blvd
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3214
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3214
Grades: 7-12
| 792 students
West Hempstead, New York ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nassau House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
761 Woodfield St
West Hempstead, NY 11552
West Hempstead, NY 11552
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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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