Academy Charter School vs Hempstead High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy Charter School
Hempstead · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,003 students
Hempstead High School
Hempstead · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,879 students
| Measure | Academy Charter School Hempstead, New York | Hempstead High School Hempstead, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #898 of 1,079 |
| National rank | – | #5848 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,003 | 1,879 |
| Enrollment | 2,003 | 1,879 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 28.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 77% |
| Math proficiency | – | 77% |
| city | Hempstead | Hempstead |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hempstead High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.2% vs 84.4%).
- •Academy Charter School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 28.0).
- •Academy Charter School is the larger school with 2,003 students compared with 1,879.
- •Academy Charter School is a charter school while Hempstead High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy Charter School better than Hempstead High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Academy Charter School and Hempstead High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hempstead and Hempstead in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy Charter School: 2,003. Hempstead High School: 1,879. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy Charter School and Hempstead High School rank in New York?
Academy Charter School is unranked and Hempstead High School is 898th of 1,079 among other schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).