Herricks High School serves 1,360 students in grades 9-12.
Herricks High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Herricks High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Herricks High School's student population of 1,360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 120 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Herricks High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Herricks High School is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#241 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
69%
10%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
23%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Herricks High School's ranking?
Herricks High School is ranked #241 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Herricks High School?
The graduation rate of Herricks High School is 98%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Herricks High School?
1,360 students attend Herricks High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Herricks High School students are Asian, 23% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herricks High School?
Herricks High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Herricks High School offer ?
Herricks High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Herricks High School part of?
Herricks High School is part of Herricks Union Free School District.
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