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Hempstead High School

Public 9-12

 201 President St
       Hempstead, NY  11550

(516) 434-4201

District: Hempstead Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1005th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,245 Help


Feeder schools for Hempstead High School:

Elementary:    Barack Obama Elementary School
    David Paterson School
    Jackson Main Elementary School
    Joseph McNeil School
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Middle:    Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  23.4 Help
Number of students:  1,866

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
75.5%
African American:
19.6%
White:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.3% Help


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Compare Details Hempstead High School ranks worse than 81.8% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.96. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Hempstead High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (75.5%), African American (19.6%), White (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hempstead High School is 23.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hempstead High School is $17,245.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hempstead High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hempstead High School 1005th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Hempstead High School in the ranking list.)

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Hempstead Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hempstead Union Free School District 817th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hempstead High School

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Rank History for all students at Hempstead High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 6.09 886th 935 5.2%
2006 11.05 890th 986 9.7%
2007 10.36 936th 1002 6.6%
2008 21.10 844th 1027 17.8%
2009 15.22 961st 1086 11.5%
2010 18.89 949th 1117 15.0%
2011 20.75 953rd 1165 18.2%
2012 19.47 958th 1198 20.0%
2013 20.30 944th 1217 22.4%
2014 22.37 942nd 1237 23.8%
2015 25.57 941st 1255 25.0%
2016 32.94 865th 1255 31.1%
2017 8.63 1115th 1221 8.7%
2018 6.64 1141st 1210 5.7%
2019 11.97 1057th 1207 12.4%
2021 17.65 467th 519 10.0%
2022 10.36 1066th 1190 10.4%
2023 15.96 1005th 1228 18.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hempstead High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.82 371st 546 32.1%
2019 41.47 314th 565 44.4%
2021 39.81 16th 23 30.4%
2022 30.29 367th 481 23.7%
2023 48.02 268th 583 54.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hempstead High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.28 1016th 1095 7.2%
2019 24.09 904th 1132 20.1%
2021 39.29 86th 137 37.2%
2022 26.88 777th 1038 25.1%
2023 24.67 903rd 1130 20.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hempstead High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.34 1103rd 1154 4.4%
2019 13.90 1023rd 1179 13.2%
2021 29.38 243rd 289 15.9%
2022 18.75 904th 1101 17.9%
2023 27.08 841st 1155 27.2%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Hempstead High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.49 439th 498 11.8%
2019 24.85 425th 493 13.8%
2021 48.17 2nd 5 60.0%
2022 45.37 182nd 389 53.2%
2023 47.61 238th 531 55.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Hempstead High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.52 1129th 1176 4.0%
2019 13.50 1037th 1193 13.1%
2021 21.41 255th 290 12.1%
2022 9.32 1054th 1155 8.7%
2023 17.34 981st 1197 18.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Hempstead High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.00 1122nd 1176 4.6%
2019 10.37 1065th 1190 10.5%
2021 14.45 327th 354 7.6%
2022 10.87 1028th 1154 10.9%
2023 15.99 977th 1191 18.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hempstead High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.11 404th 426 5.2%
2019 25.97 364th 447 18.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Hempstead High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.90 631st 679 7.1%
2019 21.63 574th 686 16.3%
2021 46.75 18th 42 57.1%
2022 23.88 488th 593 17.7%
2023 42.67 344th 671 48.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hempstead High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.18 738th 791 6.7%
2019 19.48 676th 815 17.1%
2021 26.62 53rd 64 17.2%
2022 17.72 647th 760 14.9%
2023 24.89 638th 851 25.0%
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Rank History for White students at Hempstead High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 10.54 692nd 738 6.2%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Hempstead High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 16 1498 0 93 0 n/a n/a 0 1607
1990 6 1117 4 417 0 n/a n/a 0 1544
1991 6 1049 0 534 0 n/a n/a 0 1589
1992 5 1129 13 332 0 n/a n/a 0 1479
1993 1 1117 8 349 0 n/a n/a 0 1475
1994 5 1030 4 377 0 n/a n/a 0 1416
1995 4 992 4 381 0 n/a n/a 0 1381
1996 4 992 4 381 0 n/a n/a 0 1381
1997 8 1124 10 471 0 n/a n/a 0 1613
1998 12 1086 11 419 0 n/a n/a 0 1528
1999 17 1209 11 478 0 n/a n/a 0 1715
2000 21 1005 12 423 0 n/a n/a 0 1461
2001 15 1082 5 527 1 n/a n/a 0 1630
2002 13 1152 1 593 3 n/a n/a 0 1762
2003 13 1152 1 593 3 n/a n/a 0 1762
2004 13 1137 9 657 5 n/a n/a 0 1821
2005 10 1163 5 615 3 n/a n/a 0 1796
2006 4 1044 3 621 7 n/a n/a 0 1679
2007 7 1068 13 698 5 n/a n/a 0 1791
2008 4 891 8 675 0 n/a n/a 0 1578
2009 5 925 6 732 1 n/a n/a 0 1669
2010 6 836 6 785 2 n/a n/a 0 1635
2011 0 836 0 824 5 0 1 0 1666
2012 12 478 1 439 2 0 0 0 932
2013 10 311 1 296 1 1 3 0 623
2014 19 787 7 1074 1 0 4 0 1892
2015 33 783 11 1393 2 0 4 0 2226
2016 39 748 10 1608 4 0 7 0 2416
2017 26 676 13 1766 7 0 5 0 2493
2018 21 637 12 1885 7 1 4 0 2567
2019 21 526 15 1778 4 0 4 0 2348
2020 37 456 17 1652 6 0 6 0 2174
2021 41 367 20 1321 9 0 15 0 1773
2022 52 368 17 1351 13 0 23 0 1824
2023 44 365 19 1409 12 0 17 0 1866

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hempstead High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1607 106.4 15.1 n/a
1990 1544 97.7 15.8 n/a
1991 1589 95.7 16.6 n/a
1992 1479 94.0 15.7 n/a
1993 1475 85.3 17.3 n/a
1994 1416 95.5 14.8 8.3
1995 1381 95.7 14.4 15.6
1996 1381 95.7 14.4 15.6
1997 1613 93.3 17.3 16
1998 1528 98.5 15.5 15.3
1999 1715 105.5 16.3 25.8
2000 1461 108.9 13.4 28
2001 1630 110.9 14.7 3.8
2002 1762 111.8 15.8 81
2003 1762 111.8 15.8 81
2004 1821 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1796 115.1 15.6 41.7
2006 1679 116.0 14.5 37.8
2007 1791 121.2 14.8 50.9
2008 1578 113.6 13.9 42.4
2009 1669 113.6 14.7 43.9
2010 1635 113.6 14.3 56.1
2011 1666 n/a n/a 34.1
2012 932 72.0 12.9 62.2
2013 623 38.3 16.2 56.2
2014 1892 109.9 17.2 51.5
2015 2226 116.0 19.1 62
2016 2416 76.0 31.7 63.5
2017 2493 92.7 26.8 59.3
2018 2567 105.9 24.2 66.7
2019 2348 108.9 21.5 72
2020 2174 105.4 20.6 69.6
2021 1773 98.0 18.0 71.7
2022 1824 88.5 20.6 70.6
2023 1866 79.5 23.4 63.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hempstead High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1607 106.4 15.1 n/a
1990 1544 97.7 15.8 n/a
1991 1589 95.7 16.6 n/a
1992 1479 94.0 15.7 n/a
1993 1475 85.3 17.3 n/a
1994 1416 95.5 14.8 8.3
1995 1381 95.7 14.4 15.6
1996 1381 95.7 14.4 15.6
1997 1613 93.3 17.3 16
1998 1528 98.5 15.5 15.3
1999 1715 105.5 16.3 25.8
2000 1461 108.9 13.4 28
2001 1630 110.9 14.7 3.8
2002 1762 111.8 15.8 81
2003 1762 111.8 15.8 81
2004 1821 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1796 115.1 15.6 41.7
2006 1679 116.0 14.5 37.8
2007 1791 121.2 14.8 50.9
2008 1578 113.6 13.9 42.4
2009 1669 113.6 14.7 43.9
2010 1635 113.6 14.3 56.1
2011 1666 n/a n/a 34.1
2012 932 72.0 12.9 62.2
2013 623 38.3 16.2 56.2
2014 1892 109.9 17.2 51.5
2015 2226 116.0 19.1 62
2016 2416 76.0 31.7 63.5
2017 2493 92.7 26.8 59.3
2018 2567 105.9 24.2 66.7
2019 2348 108.9 21.5 72
2020 2174 105.4 20.6 69.6
2021 1773 98.0 18.0 71.7
2022 1824 88.5 20.6 70.6
2023 1866 79.5 23.4 63.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.8%0.0%0.0%99.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201494.9%0.0%0.0%97.3%98.5%99.2%99.2%95.7%97.7%96.5%
201597.1%0.0%0.0%97.9%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.6%97.4%100.0%
201698.8%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.6%99.8%99.8%98.8%99.0%99.8%
201778.9%0.0%0.0%96.3%97.7%97.7%97.7%95.2%95.3%99.5%
201886.9%0.0%0.3%96.8%96.5%96.5%96.5%97.5%96.1%97.2%
201997.4%0.0%0.0%99.1%99.2%99.2%99.2%98.9%98.9%99.5%
202094.2%0.0%98.4%99.2%99.2%99.2%97.0%96.9%99.5%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hempstead High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,380 (10.2%) $12,148 (89.8%) $13,528
2020 $1,452 (9.6%) $13,675 (90.4%) $15,127
2021 $2,469 (15.3%) $13,667 (84.7%) $16,136
2022 $3,170 (18.4%) $14,075 (81.6%) $17,245

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hempstead High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1057th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 1005th of 1228 High schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Hempstead High School)42.839.1
 3.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Hempstead Union Free School District)42.237.3
 4.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Hempstead High School)70.335
 35.4%
   End of Course Chemistry (Hempstead Union Free School District)70.335
 35.4%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Algebra II (Hempstead High School)67.932.7
 35.3%
   End of Course Algebra II (Hempstead Union Free School District)67.932.7
 35.3%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course English (Hempstead High School)58.659.5
 0.9%
   End of Course English (Hempstead Union Free School District)58.659.2
 0.6%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Geometry (Hempstead High School)29.324.1
 5.2%
   End of Course Geometry (Hempstead Union Free School District)29.324.1
 5.2%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Hempstead High School)23.122.8
 0.2%
   End of Course Earth Science (Hempstead Union Free School District)34.623
 11.6%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Hempstead High School)72.357.2
 15.1%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (Hempstead Union Free School District)72.356.9
 15.4%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Hempstead High School)59.928.3
 31.6%
   End of Course Living Environment (Hempstead Union Free School District)5633.4
 22.5%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Hempstead High School)34.446.3
 11.9%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Hempstead Union Free School District)35.745.5
 9.8%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students23481866
 20.5%
African American526365
 30.6%
American Indian412
 200%
Asian1519
 26.7%
Hispanic17781409
 20.8%
Pacific Islander00
White2144
 109.5%
Two or More Races417
 325%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72%63.3%
 8.6%

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Students at Hempstead High School are 76% Hispanic, 20% African American, 2% White, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,866 students attended Hempstead High School.

Hempstead High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Barack Obama Elementary School
Elementary : David Paterson School
Elementary : Jackson Main Elementary School
Elementary : Joseph McNeil School
Elementary : Prospect Elementary School
Middle : Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School

Hempstead High School ranks in the bottom 18.2% of New York high schools.


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