Serving 1,984 students in grades 9-12, Hempstead High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,984 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
Graduation Rate
: 79% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 67% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Hempstead High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hempstead High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Hempstead High School is ranked #1088 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Hempstead High School often compared to?
Hempstead High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garden City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hempstead High School?
The graduation rate of Hempstead High School is 79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hempstead High School?
1,984 students attend Hempstead High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Hempstead High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hempstead High School?
Hempstead High School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hempstead High School offer ?
Hempstead High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hempstead High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,984 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
Graduation Rate
: 79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 67% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
