For the 2026 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 44% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in West Hempstead have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
West Hempstead, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Hempstead Secondary 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 82% 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 West Hempstead, NY (2026)
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Rank: #11.
West Hempstead Secondary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Nassau Blvd
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3214
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3214
Gr: 7-12 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
West Hempstead, New York Public Schools (Closed)
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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