- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hempstead, NY
Hempstead High School
Federal NCES profile for Hempstead High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361413001152
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hempstead High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Hempstead · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 61.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hempstead High School has class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hempstead High School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Hempstead, NY.
School address
District: Hempstead Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361413001152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+118 students YoY
Hempstead High School grew from 1,866 students in 2022-23 to 1,984 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 79.6 → 70.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+118 students YoY 361413001152 · Hempstead, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,879 enr · 23.8:1 · 61.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School (748 students)
Hempstead High School grew from 1,866 students in 2022-23 to 1,984 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 79.6 → 70.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Hempstead High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hempstead High School
1,879 students
- Alverta B Gray 748
Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School
748 students
- Rhodes Academy 631
Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts
631 students
- Prospect Eleme 441
Prospect Elementary School
441 students
- Barack Obama E 439
Barack Obama Elementary School
439 students
- Jackson Main E 436
Jackson Main Elementary School
436 students
What this shows Hempstead High School reports 1,879 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hempstead High School compares
Hempstead High School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 102% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.4% | ▲ 9% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,879 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,879
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 102% above state mean
Top 99% in New York - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$35,470
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.4%
African American 23.4%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Hempstead High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Hempstead Union Free School District reports $35,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hempstead High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prospect Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barack Obama Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Main Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hempstead High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~1,879 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hempstead High School
How many students attend Hempstead High School?
Hempstead High School has 1,879 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hempstead, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,866 (2022-23) → 1,984 (2023-24), up 118.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hempstead High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hempstead High School is 23.8:1, which is 102% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hempstead High School?
61.4% of students at Hempstead High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hempstead High School?
The largest demographic group at Hempstead High School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.4% of enrollment, in Hempstead, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hempstead High School?
Hempstead High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hempstead High School rank among public schools in Hempstead?
By Resource Investment Index, Hempstead High School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Hempstead, 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 Hempstead on the city page.
What other schools are in Hempstead Union Free School District?
Besides Hempstead High School, Hempstead Union Free School District also operates Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School (748 students), Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts (631 students), and Prospect Elementary School (441 students). See the Hempstead Union Free School District district page for the complete list.