West Hempstead Secondary School
West Hempstead, NY · West Hempstead Union Free School District · Grades 7-12
498th of 1,137 New York high schools statewide · better than 56%▼ Declining
West Hempstead Secondary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks West Hempstead Secondary School 498th of 1,137 New York high schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 56% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 70th in 2022 to 56th in 2025 — declining.
West Hempstead Secondary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
West Hempstead Secondary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 792 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 25.6% | 47.9% | ▲ 22.3 pts | |
| Black | 17.6% | 20.5% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| White | 48.6% | 18.4% | ▼ 30.2 pts | |
| Asian | 7.4% | 9.0% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 3.9% | ▲ 3.1 pts |
Homes near West Hempstead Secondary School
Typical home value $796K in zip 11552 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near West Hempstead Secondary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Valley Stream North High SchoolValley Stream Central High School District · 0.8 mi away686th of 1,137
ELA 46% · Math 60% - 7H Frank Carey High SchoolSewanhaka Central High School District · 1.4 mi away406th of 1,137
ELA 55% · Math 80% - 4Hempstead High SchoolHempstead Union Free School District · 1.5 mi away731st of 1,137
ELA 63% · Math 38% - 9Malverne Senior High SchoolMalverne Union Free School District · 1.7 mi away161st of 1,137
ELA 90% · Math 75% - 5Sewanhaka High SchoolSewanhaka Central High School District · 2.2 mi away640th of 1,137
ELA 46% · Math 65% - 9Valley Stream Central High SchoolValley Stream Central High School District · 2.6 mi away217th of 1,137
ELA 93% · Math 64% - 10Garden City High SchoolGarden City Union Free School District · 2.7 mi away8th of 1,137
ELA 99% · Math 98% - 8Floral Park Memorial High SchoolSewanhaka Central High School District · 2.7 mi away292nd of 1,137
ELA 72% · Math 77%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is West Hempstead Secondary School in?
West Hempstead Secondary School is part of the West Hempstead Union Free School District district in West Hempstead, New York.
Is West Hempstead Secondary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks West Hempstead Secondary School 498th of 1,137 New York high schools (better than 56% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of West Hempstead Secondary School?
Hispanic 48%, Black 21%, White 18%, Asian 9% (792 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near West Hempstead Secondary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11552 is $796K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.