Enrollment
806
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Hempstead, NY
West Hempstead Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for West Hempstead Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 363066004124
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Hempstead Secondary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in West Hempstead · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for New York
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Hempstead Secondary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Hempstead Secondary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in West Hempstead, NY.
School address
District: West Hempstead Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 363066004124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Hempstead Secondary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Hempstead Secondary School
West Hempstead Secondary School is a large combined-grade school in West Hempstead, New York, enrolling 806 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 806 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 500 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #40, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 269 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding West Hempstead Union Free School District spends $38,388 per pupil, 45% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
West Hempstead Union Free School District also operates George Washington School (340 students) and Cornwell Avenue School (331 students) alongside West Hempstead Secondary 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 West Hempstead Secondary School compares
West Hempstead Secondary 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▼ 22% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 806 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
806
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in New York - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$38,388
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 48.8%
African American 20.8%
White 17.2%
Asian 9.1%
Two or More 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, West Hempstead Secondary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Hempstead Union Free School District, which includes West Hempstead Secondary School.
$38,388
Per student
+45%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+131%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.2%
State 24.2%
Federal 9.6%
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 West Hempstead Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cornwell Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chestnut Street School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Hempstead Secondary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other 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 (~806 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Hempstead Secondary School
How many students attend West Hempstead Secondary School?
West Hempstead Secondary School has 806 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Hempstead, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hempstead Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hempstead Secondary School is 9:1, which is 24% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 43% 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 West Hempstead Secondary School?
43.7% of students at West Hempstead Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Hempstead Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at West Hempstead Secondary School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment, in West Hempstead, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Hempstead Secondary School?
West Hempstead Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 West Hempstead Secondary School rank among public schools in West Hempstead?
By Resource Investment Index, West Hempstead Secondary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in West 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 West Hempstead on the city page.
Is West Hempstead Secondary School a good school?
West Hempstead Secondary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. 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 West Hempstead Union Free School District?
Besides West Hempstead Secondary School, West Hempstead Union Free School District also operates George Washington School (340 students), Cornwell Avenue School (331 students), and Chestnut Street School (120 students). See the West Hempstead Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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