George W Hewlett High School

60 Everit Ave
Hewlett, NY 11557
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 991 students in grades 9-12, George W Hewlett High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 97% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 991 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 95% (Top 10%)
  • : 97% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

George W Hewlett High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

George W Hewlett High School's student population of 991 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
991 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
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School Rankings

George W Hewlett High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George W Hewlett High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
#81 out of 4093 schools
(Top 5%)
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95%
55%
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97%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
10%
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Hispanic
16%
29%
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Black
9%
16%
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White
64%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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96%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is George W Hewlett High School's ranking?
George W Hewlett High School is ranked #81 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are George W Hewlett High School often compared to?
George W Hewlett High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Great Neck North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 97% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of George W Hewlett High School?
The graduation rate of George W Hewlett High School is 96%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend George W Hewlett High School?
991 students attend George W Hewlett High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of George W Hewlett High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George W Hewlett High School?
George W Hewlett High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does George W Hewlett High School offer ?
George W Hewlett High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is George W Hewlett High School part of?
George W Hewlett High School is part of Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 991 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 96% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 95% (Top 10%)
  • : 97% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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