Top Rankings
Half Hollow Hills Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,148 students in Half Hollow Hills Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Half Hollow Hills Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
9 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
7,148 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
657 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Half Hollow Hills Central School District, which is ranked #104 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#111 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
78%

Graduation Rate
95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.72
# American Indian Students
12 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,475 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
21%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,132 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
30%
# Black Students
910 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
13%
16%
# White Students
3,237 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
45%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
381 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
481
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
455
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
503
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
476
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
538
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
523
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
522
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
568
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
569
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
531
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
590
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
632
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
608
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
152
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,545 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,388 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$261 MM
$78,541 MM

Spending
$260 MM
$80,737 MM

Revenue / Student
$36,545
$31,307

Spending / Student
$36,388
$32,183

Best Half Hollow Hills Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Half Hollow Hills High School East
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
50 Vanderbilt Pky
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3100
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,440 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Half Hollow Hills High School West
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
375 Wolf Hill Rd
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3200
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 989 students
Rank: #33.
Vanderbilt Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 Deer Park Ave
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3800
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3800
Grades: K-5
| 705 students
Rank: #44.
Candlewood Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Carlls Straight Path
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3300
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 738 students
Rank: #55.
Paumanok Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Seaman Neck Rd
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3650
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3650
Grades: K-5
| 584 students
Rank: #66.
Otsego Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
55 Otsego Ave
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3600
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3600
Grades: K-5
| 583 students
Rank: #77.
West Hollow Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 Old E Neck Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 592-3400
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 592-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 955 students
Rank: #88.
Sunquam Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
515 Sweet Hollow Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 592-3750
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 592-3750
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #99.
Signal Hill Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
670 Caledonia Rd
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3700
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3700
Grades: K-5
| 665 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Half Hollow Hills Central School District?
Half Hollow Hills Central School District manages 9 public schools serving 7,148 students.
What is the rank of Half Hollow Hills Central School District?
Half Hollow Hills Central School District is ranked #104 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Half Hollow Hills Central School District?
45% of Half Hollow Hills Central School District students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Half Hollow Hills Central School District?
Half Hollow Hills Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Half Hollow Hills Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,388 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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