Hicksville High School

Summary:

Hicksville High School is a public high school located in Hicksville, New York, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,852 students. The school is part of the Hicksville Union Free School District, which is ranked 443 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hicksville High School has shown mixed academic performance compared to the state average. While the school performs well in subjects like Chemistry, Algebra II, and English Language Arts, it struggles in areas like Algebra I and Living Environment, where proficiency rates are significantly lower than the state average. The school's 4-year graduation rate ranges from 84.3% to 89.8%, which is generally on par with the state average, but its dropout rate has fluctuated, ranging from 2.6% to 10.0%, which is higher than the state's average. Additionally, Hicksville High School has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 21.6% to 37.8% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average.

Hicksville High School's performance is generally lower than that of nearby high-performing schools, such as Plainview-Old Bethpage/JFK High School, Gen Douglas MacArthur Senior High School, and Jericho Senior High School. These schools consistently outperform Hicksville High School in academic measures, graduation rates, and subgroup performance. Hicksville High School's performance has also been somewhat inconsistent over the years, with the school's statewide ranking and star rating fluctuating between 2 and 3 stars, suggesting ongoing challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement and student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 180 Division Ave
       Hicksville, NY  11801-4899


(516) 733-2202

District: Hicksville Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
610th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,392 Help


Feeder schools for Hicksville High School:

Elementary:    Burns Avenue School
    Dutch Lane School
    East Street School
    Fork Lane School
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Middle:    Hicksville Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  1,852

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
38.2%
Asian:
36.7%
White:
21.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.1% Help


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Compare Details Hicksville High School ranks better than 50.9% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.81. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hicksville High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Student population at Hicksville High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (38.2%), Asian (36.7%), White (21%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hicksville High School is 12.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hicksville High School is $18,392.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hicksville High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hicksville High School 610th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Hicksville High School in the ranking list.)

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Hicksville Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hicksville Union Free School District 443rd of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hicksville High School

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Rank History for all students at Hicksville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 58.93 433rd 935 53.7%
2006 61.70 397th 986 59.7%
2007 56.31 522nd 1002 47.9%
2008 60.58 465th 1027 54.7%
2009 58.65 484th 1086 55.4%
2010 56.25 539th 1117 51.7%
2011 59.32 517th 1165 55.6%
2012 55.90 606th 1198 49.4%
2013 58.27 586th 1217 51.8%
2014 52.02 627th 1237 49.3%
2015 45.17 728th 1255 42.0%
2016 45.13 706th 1255 43.7%
2017 55.01 565th 1221 53.7%
2018 50.62 661st 1210 45.4%
2019 54.24 628th 1207 48.0%
2022 60.73 488th 1190 59.0%
2023 55.65 587th 1228 52.2%
2024 52.81 610th 1242 50.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hicksville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.92 75th 165 54.5%
2023 61.25 106th 272 61.0%
2024 48.21 161st 306 47.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hicksville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.21 360th 546 34.1%
2019 41.52 311th 565 45.0%
2022 48.23 211th 481 56.1%
2023 37.18 384th 583 34.1%
2024 31.61 477th 637 25.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hicksville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.02 587th 1095 46.4%
2019 44.31 599th 1132 47.1%
2022 41.20 555th 1038 46.5%
2023 33.97 738th 1130 34.7%
2024 40.50 632nd 1144 44.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hicksville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.15 668th 1154 42.1%
2019 47.42 642nd 1179 45.5%
2022 59.25 380th 1101 65.5%
2023 46.09 610th 1155 47.2%
2024 46.62 604th 1170 48.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Hicksville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.03 323rd 498 35.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Hicksville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.99 650th 1176 44.7%
2019 51.68 651st 1193 45.4%
2022 55.74 551st 1155 52.3%
2023 55.08 581st 1197 51.5%
2024 55.48 564th 1219 53.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Hicksville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.61 648th 1176 44.9%
2019 54.92 578th 1190 51.4%
2022 63.16 420th 1154 63.6%
2023 56.08 539th 1191 54.7%
2024 50.41 623rd 1211 48.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hicksville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.35 269th 426 36.9%
2019 49.03 270th 447 39.6%
2022 56.21 192nd 386 50.3%
2023 53.29 214th 424 49.5%
2024 54.41 206th 426 51.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Hicksville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.06 215th 679 68.3%
2019 69.74 150th 686 78.1%
2023 71.40 125th 671 81.4%
2024 70.28 145th 690 79.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hicksville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.30 451st 791 43.0%
2019 44.37 431st 815 47.1%
2022 48.37 361st 760 52.5%
2023 39.88 482nd 851 43.4%
2024 37.04 522nd 865 39.7%
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Rank History for White students at Hicksville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.73 520th 765 32.0%
2019 39.42 541st 793 31.8%
2022 55.32 319th 738 56.8%
2023 54.79 359th 776 53.7%
2024 50.38 417th 781 46.6%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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by a parent
Friday, April 17, 2020

Open Quote My child studied in Hicksvilke High and currently in Georgia Institute of Technology majoring in Engineering. The School’s robotics and science Olympiad has given my son a great start. The school principal and teachers take great interest in their students and help them achieve their goals and dreams. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hicksville High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 1286 10 81 81 0 n/a n/a 0 1458
1990 1209 7 89 56 0 n/a n/a 0 1361
1991 1104 6 111 133 2 n/a n/a 0 1356
1992 1161 22 115 133 0 n/a n/a 0 1431
1993 1114 23 152 140 0 n/a n/a 0 1429
1994 1057 22 160 137 0 n/a n/a 0 1376
1995 1007 22 153 137 0 n/a n/a 0 1319
1996 1007 22 153 137 0 n/a n/a 0 1319
1997 983 22 180 167 0 n/a n/a 0 1352
1998 1028 27 157 163 0 n/a n/a 0 1375
1999 1017 22 197 190 0 n/a n/a 0 1426
2000 971 25 214 176 0 n/a n/a 0 1386
2001 947 32 208 180 0 n/a n/a 0 1367
2002 953 37 248 203 0 n/a n/a 0 1441
2003 953 37 248 203 0 n/a n/a 0 1441
2004 973 36 253 214 1 n/a n/a 0 1477
2005 1025 40 302 236 1 n/a n/a 0 1604
2006 981 42 342 272 2 n/a n/a 0 1639
2007 978 42 385 280 4 n/a n/a 0 1689
2008 972 38 437 296 0 n/a n/a 0 1743
2009 927 41 449 353 0 n/a n/a 0 1770
2010 920 55 457 368 0 n/a n/a 2 1802
2011 901 59 437 367 2 0 2 0 1768
2012 834 61 453 379 0 0 6 0 1733
2013 792 64 479 391 1 0 6 0 1733
2014 776 54 468 377 1 0 14 0 1690
2015 735 50 491 412 1 0 16 0 1705
2016 702 58 509 470 1 0 14 0 1754
2017 629 57 513 451 1 0 19 0 1670
2018 587 50 559 498 1 0 19 0 1714
2019 568 50 558 503 0 0 16 0 1695
2020 513 47 585 524 1 0 21 0 1691
2021 488 36 611 572 2 0 26 0 1735
2022 434 30 646 638 2 0 26 0 1776
2023 389 38 680 707 2 0 36 0 1852

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 Hicksville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1458 105.8 13.7 n/a
1990 1361 104.9 12.9 n/a
1991 1356 95.8 14.1 n/a
1992 1431 95.8 14.9 n/a
1993 1429 92.0 15.5 n/a
1994 1376 95.4 14.4 2.5
1995 1319 93.7 14.1 4.2
1996 1319 93.7 14.1 4.2
1997 1352 87.8 15.4 5.2
1998 1375 99.1 13.9 5
1999 1426 99.9 14.3 5.3
2000 1386 98.8 14.0 9.4
2001 1367 92.6 14.8 5
2002 1441 97.8 14.7 5.8
2003 1441 97.8 14.7 5.8
2004 1477 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1604 103.4 15.5 8.7
2006 1639 111.0 14.8 11.7
2007 1689 112.0 15.1 11.6
2008 1743 117.9 14.8 8.7
2009 1770 116.8 15.2 13.3
2010 1802 115.6 15.5 16.2
2011 1768 137.4 12.8 20.6
2012 1733 115.7 14.9 20.1
2013 1733 118.1 14.6 20.9
2014 1690 115.8 14.5 18
2015 1705 119.0 14.3 28.9
2016 1754 118.0 14.8 36.4
2017 1670 113.1 14.7 38.1
2018 1714 120.2 14.2 40.3
2019 1695 125.3 13.5 41.4
2020 1691 144.9 11.6 31.2
2021 1735 136.3 12.7 33.1
2022 1776 140.4 12.6 37.3
2023 1852 143.4 12.9 49.1

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 Hicksville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1458 105.8 13.7 n/a
1990 1361 104.9 12.9 n/a
1991 1356 95.8 14.1 n/a
1992 1431 95.8 14.9 n/a
1993 1429 92.0 15.5 n/a
1994 1376 95.4 14.4 2.5
1995 1319 93.7 14.1 4.2
1996 1319 93.7 14.1 4.2
1997 1352 87.8 15.4 5.2
1998 1375 99.1 13.9 5
1999 1426 99.9 14.3 5.3
2000 1386 98.8 14.0 9.4
2001 1367 92.6 14.8 5
2002 1441 97.8 14.7 5.8
2003 1441 97.8 14.7 5.8
2004 1477 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1604 103.4 15.5 8.7
2006 1639 111.0 14.8 11.7
2007 1689 112.0 15.1 11.6
2008 1743 117.9 14.8 8.7
2009 1770 116.8 15.2 13.3
2010 1802 115.6 15.5 16.2
2011 1768 137.4 12.8 20.6
2012 1733 115.7 14.9 20.1
2013 1733 118.1 14.6 20.9
2014 1690 115.8 14.5 18
2015 1705 119.0 14.3 28.9
2016 1754 118.0 14.8 36.4
2017 1670 113.1 14.7 38.1
2018 1714 120.2 14.2 40.3
2019 1695 125.3 13.5 41.4
2020 1691 144.9 11.6 31.2
2021 1735 136.3 12.7 33.1
2022 1776 140.4 12.6 37.3
2023 1852 143.4 12.9 49.1

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

Hicksville High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.5%0.3%0.0%99.6%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.5%99.5%99.7%
201499.3%0.5%0.0%99.3%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.4%99.5%99.5%
201599.1%0.4%0.0%99.1%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.1%99.2%99.5%
201698.7%0.3%0.0%99.3%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.2%99.0%99.7%
201799.3%0.3%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.5%99.4%99.7%
201899.4%0.3%0.0%99.5%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.5%99.5%99.7%
201999.5%0.0%0.0%99.6%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.6%99.8%
202099.0%0.0%99.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.1%99.4%99.8%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $343 (2.1%) $16,303 (97.9%) $16,646
2020 $236 (1.4%) $16,154 (98.6%) $16,390
2021 $379 (2.2%) $16,480 (97.8%) $16,858
2022 $496 (2.8%) $17,306 (97.2%) $17,802
2023 $785 (4.3%) $17,607 (95.7%) $18,392

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hicksville High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 628th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 587th of 1228 High schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

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% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Hicksville High School)50.326.1
 24.2%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Hicksville Union Free School District)70.363.9
 6.5%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Hicksville High School)74.274.9
 0.7%
   End of Course Chemistry (Hicksville Union Free School District)74.274.9
 0.7%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Hicksville High School)75.778.1
 2.5%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Hicksville Union Free School District)75.777.8
 2.1%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Hicksville High School)89.777.3
 12.4%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Hicksville Union Free School District)89.677
 12.6%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Common Core Geometry (Hicksville High School)60.955
 5.9%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (Hicksville Union Free School District)6157.4
 3.6%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Hicksville High School)64.668.5
 3.9%
   End of Course Earth Science (Hicksville Union Free School District)72.576.5
 4%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Living Environment (Hicksville High School)73.562
 11.5%
   End of Course Living Environment (Hicksville Union Free School District)79.469.4
 10%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Hicksville High School)81.571.6
 9.9%
   End of Course Physics (Hicksville Union Free School District)81.571.6
 9.9%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Hicksville High School)88.781.9
 6.8%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Hicksville Union Free School District)88.381.7
 6.6%
   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 Students16951852
 9.3%
African American5038
 24%
American Indian02
Asian558680
 21.9%
Hispanic503707
 40.6%
Pacific Islander00
White568389
 31.5%
Two or More Races1636
 125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.4%49.1%
 7.7%


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Hicksville High School ranks 610th of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Hicksville High School are 38% Hispanic, 37% Asian, 21% White, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Hicksville High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Burns Avenue School
Elementary : Dutch Lane School
Elementary : East Street School
Elementary : Fork Lane School
Elementary : Lee Avenue School
Elementary : Old Country Road School
Elementary : Woodland Avenue School
Middle : Hicksville Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,852 students attended Hicksville High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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