For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,712 students in Hempstead, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Hempstead, NY are Hempstead High School, Academy Charter School and Evergreen Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hempstead, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Hempstead have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Hempstead, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Academy Charter School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hempstead, NY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hempstead High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4201
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,866 students
Rank: #22.
Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
117 N Franklin Ave
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 408-2200
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 408-2200
Grades: K-12
| 1,880 students
Rank: #33.
Evergreen Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
605 Peninsula Blvd
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-2060
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-2060
Grades: K-11
| 966 students
Hempstead, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Grades: 9-11
| 392 students
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Grades: 9-11
| 393 students
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Grades: 9-11
| 403 students
436 Front St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4551
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4551
Grades: 5-6
| 340 students
380 Jackson St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4601
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4601
Grades: 1-5
| 394 students
Leadership Training Project 350 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
350 Greenwich St
Hempstead, NY 11550
Hempstead, NY 11550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
270 Washington St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-7096
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-7096
Grades: 1-6
| 576 students
15 E Marshall St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4751
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4751
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Nassau Co. A.c.l.d. (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
14 Elk St
Hempstead, NY 11550
Hempstead, NY 11550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hempstead, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Hempstead, NY include Hempstead High School, Academy Charter School and Evergreen Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Hempstead?
3 public high schools are located in Hempstead.
What is the racial composition of students in Hempstead?
Hempstead public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hempstead are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hempstead include: Evergreen Charter School vs. Academy Charter School, Academy Charter School vs. Evergreen Charter School
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