How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hempstead High School | West Hempstead Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hempstead, NY | West Hempstead, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,879 | 806 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 27.7:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66.7% | 28.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Hempstead High School | West Hempstead Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $35,470 | $42,035 |
| District | Hempstead Union Free School District | West Hempstead Union Free School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hempstead High School | West Hempstead Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.0% | 17.2% |
| African American | 23.4% | 20.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75.4% | 48.8% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 9.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 0.1% | 3.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hempstead High School | West Hempstead Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 14 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 172:1 | 191:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 72.2% | 18.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 43 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.