Enrollment
1,051
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hewlett, NY
George W Hewlett High School
Federal NCES profile for George W Hewlett High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 363171004227
👥 S:T ratio 56
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George W Hewlett High School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Hewlett · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
George W Hewlett High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George W Hewlett High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hewlett, NY.
School address
District: Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 363171004227 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
96.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George W Hewlett High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at George W Hewlett High School
George W Hewlett High School is a large high school in Hewlett, New York, enrolling 1,051 students.
At 10.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,051 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 316 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #32, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 191 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District spends $40,674 per pupil, 54% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District also operates Woodmere Middle School (644 students) and Franklin Early Childhood Center (386 students) alongside George W Hewlett High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George W Hewlett High School compares
George W Hewlett High School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 58% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,051 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,051
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in New York - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$40,674
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Asian 9.8%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, George W Hewlett High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District, which includes George W Hewlett High School.
$40,674
Per student
+54%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+145%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.0%
State 14.9%
Federal 4.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How George W Hewlett High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmere Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hewlett Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ogden Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George W Hewlett High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,051 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about George W Hewlett High School
How many students attend George W Hewlett High School?
George W Hewlett High School has 1,051 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hewlett, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George W Hewlett High School?
The student-teacher ratio at George W Hewlett High School is 10.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George W Hewlett High School?
23.8% of students at George W Hewlett High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George W Hewlett High School?
The largest demographic group at George W Hewlett High School is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in Hewlett, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George W Hewlett High School?
George W Hewlett High School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George W Hewlett High School rank among public schools in Hewlett?
By Resource Investment Index, George W Hewlett High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hewlett, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hewlett on the city page.
Is George W Hewlett High School a good school?
George W Hewlett High School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District?
Besides George W Hewlett High School, Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District also operates Woodmere Middle School (644 students), Franklin Early Childhood Center (386 students), and Hewlett Elementary School (369 students). See the Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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