Serving 1,055 students in grades 9-12, Half Hollow Hills High School West ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,055 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 96% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Half Hollow Hills High School West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Half Hollow Hills High School West's student population of 1,055 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,055 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Half Hollow Hills High School West ranks within the top 1% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Half Hollow Hills High School West is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#19 out of 4377 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
22%
10%
Hispanic
12%
29%
Black
15%
16%
White
47%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Half Hollow Hills High School West's ranking?
Half Hollow Hills High School West is ranked #19 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Half Hollow Hills High School West often compared to?
Half Hollow Hills High School Westis often viewed alongside schools like Half Hollow Hills High School East by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Half Hollow Hills High School West?
The graduation rate of Half Hollow Hills High School West is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Half Hollow Hills High School West?
1,055 students attend Half Hollow Hills High School West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Half Hollow Hills High School West students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Half Hollow Hills High School West?
Half Hollow Hills High School West has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Half Hollow Hills High School West offer ?
Half Hollow Hills High School West offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Half Hollow Hills High School West part of?
Half Hollow Hills High School West is part of Half Hollow Hills Central School District.
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