Serving 1,028 students in grades 9-12, Half Hollow Hills High School West 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 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is equal to the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,028 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 96% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Half Hollow Hills High School West serves the eastern part of Huntington Station, NY, covering an area of approximately 11 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Half Hollow Hills High School West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Half Hollow Hills High School West's student population of 1,028 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,028 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1954
School Rankings
Half Hollow Hills High School West ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Half Hollow Hills High School West is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#126 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
25%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
15%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
16%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
39%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
97%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Half Hollow Hills High School West's ranking?
Half Hollow Hills High School West is ranked #126 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Half Hollow Hills High School West often compared to?
Half Hollow Hills High School Westis often viewed alongside schools like Half Hollow Hills High School East by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Half Hollow Hills High School West?
The graduation rate of Half Hollow Hills High School West is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Half Hollow Hills High School West?
1,028 students attend Half Hollow Hills High School West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Half Hollow Hills High School West students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Half Hollow Hills High School West?
Half Hollow Hills High School West has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Half Hollow Hills High School West offer ?
Half Hollow Hills High School West offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Half Hollow Hills High School West part of?
Half Hollow Hills High School West is part of Half Hollow Hills Central School District.
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