Hicksville High School

180 Division Ave
Hicksville, NY 11801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,776 students in grades 9-12, Hicksville High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,776 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in NY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 76% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Hicksville High School's student population of 1,776 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 140 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,776 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
140 teachers
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School Rankings

Hicksville High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hicksville High School is 0.69, 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
This School
State Level (NY)
#925 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
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76%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hicksville High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75-79%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hicksville High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
36%
10%
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Hispanic
36%
29%
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Black
2%
16%
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White
24%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
This chart display the diversity score of Hicksville High School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
92%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Hicksville High School's ranking?
Hicksville High School is ranked #925 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hicksville High School?
The graduation rate of Hicksville High School is 92%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Hicksville High School?
1,776 students attend Hicksville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Hicksville High School students are Asian, 36% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hicksville High School?
Hicksville High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hicksville High School offer ?
Hicksville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hicksville High School part of?
Hicksville High School is part of Hicksville Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,776 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 92% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 76% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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