For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,867 students in Hempstead, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hempstead, NY are Academy Charter School, Evergreen Charter School and Hempstead High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hempstead, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Hempstead have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Hempstead, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Academy Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hempstead, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
117 N Franklin Ave
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 408-2200
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 408-2200
Gr: K-12 | 1,895 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
Evergreen Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 Peninsula Blvd
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-2060
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-2060
Gr: K-12 | 1,088 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #33.
Hempstead High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4201
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4201
Gr: 9-12 | 1,984 student Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Rank: #44.
Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 Greenwich St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4301
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4301
Gr: 7-10 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Hempstead, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Gr: 9-11 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Gr: 9-11 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Gr: 9-11 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
380 Jackson St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4601
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4601
Gr: 1-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
270 Washington St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-7096
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-7096
Gr: 1-6 | 576 students Minority enrollment: 99%
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What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hempstead, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hempstead, NY include Academy Charter School, Evergreen Charter School and Hempstead High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hempstead?
4 public high schools are located in Hempstead.
What is the racial composition of students in Hempstead?
Hempstead public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hempstead are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hempstead include: Evergreen Charter School vs. Academy Charter School, Academy Charter School vs. Evergreen Charter School, Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School vs. Hempstead High School
