- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 363171004227
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 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 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Hewlett · Resource Index
- 58
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
George W Hewlett High School held near 1,013 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 96.7 → 95.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 363171004227 · Hewlett, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,051 enr · 10.9:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodmere Middle School (644 students)
George W Hewlett High School held near 1,013 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 96.7 → 95.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
George W Hewlett High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
George W Hewlett High School
1,051 students
- Woodmere Middl
Woodmere Middle School
644 students
- Franklin Early 386
Franklin Early Childhood Center
386 students
- Hewlett Elemen 369
Hewlett Elementary School
369 students
- Ogden Elementa 295
Ogden Elementary School
295 students
What this shows George W Hewlett High School reports 1,051 students on the CCD universe file.
How George W Hewlett High School compares
George W Hewlett High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$41,006
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District reports $41,006 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,051 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 999 (2022-23) → 1,013 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
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 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.