West Hempstead Secondary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Hempstead, New York 11552 · West Hempstead Union Free School District
#161 of 1,079 high schools in New York
#230 of 16,910 nationally
About West Hempstead Secondary School
West Hempstead Secondary School is a public high located in West Hempstead, in the West Hempstead Union Free School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades 7–12. In 2025 it enrolled 806 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 90.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of high schools in United States and 161st of 1,079 ranked high schools in New York. Its strongest component is math proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 806.
There are 4 schools in West Hempstead; West Hempstead Secondary School ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)97.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)97.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)33%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Hempstead Secondary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 97.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 97.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Hempstead Secondary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Chestnut Street School
West Hempstead · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
120 students · 852 m away
Cornwell Avenue School
West Hempstead · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
331 students · 1.0 km away
John Street School
Franklin Square · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
483 students · 1.2 km away
Valley Stream North High School
Franklin Square · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,260 students · 1.4 km away
Polk Street School
Franklin Square · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
594 students · 1.4 km away
George Washington School
West Hempstead · Public middle · Grades 4–6
340 students · 1.6 km away
Willow Road School
Franklin Square · Public elementary · Grades K–6
410 students · 1.7 km away
Washington Street School
Franklin Square · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
782 students · 2.1 km away
Maurice W Downing Primary School
Malverne · Public elementary · Grades K–2
382 students · 2.2 km away
H Frank Carey High School
Franklin Square · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,644 students · 2.3 km away
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East Upper High School
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Sayville High School
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Williamsville South High School
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Frequently asked questions
Is West Hempstead Secondary School a good school?
West Hempstead Secondary School has a Success Index (US) of 90.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of high schools in United States) and ranks #161 of 1,079 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Hempstead Secondary School rank in New York?
West Hempstead Secondary School ranks #161 of 1,079 high schools in New York and #230 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Hempstead Secondary School?
West Hempstead Secondary School had 806 students in 2025.
Is West Hempstead Secondary School a elementary school or a high school?
West Hempstead Secondary School is classified as a high covering Grades 7–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Hempstead Secondary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Hempstead Secondary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.