- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
West Hempstead Secondary School held near 792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 90.9 → 83.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 363066004124 · West Hempstead, NY Other · MID · TRAD
806 enr · 9:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington School (340 students)
West Hempstead Secondary School held near 792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 90.9 → 83.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
West Hempstead Secondary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Hempstead Secondary School
806 students
- George Washing
George Washington School
340 students
- Cornwell Avenu
Cornwell Avenue School
331 students
- Chestnut Stree 120
Chestnut Street School
120 students
What this shows West Hempstead Secondary School reports 806 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Hempstead Secondary School compares
West Hempstead Secondary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$42,035
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
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.
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
District finance for West Hempstead Union Free School District reports $42,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide other 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 (~806 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 783 (2022-23) → 792 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.