New Hyde Park Memorial High School is a six-year public high school in North New Hyde Park, New York, as part of the Sewanhaka Central High School District. Like the four other high schools in the district, the school is home to grades 7 through 12, a combined junior and senior high school.
Serving 1,738 students in grades 7-12, New Hyde Park Memorial High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,738 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 93% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Hyde Park Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
New Hyde Park Memorial High School's student population of 1,738 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 126 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,738 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
Year Founded
1956
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
New Hyde Park Memorial High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Hyde Park Memorial High School is 0.60, 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
#563 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
57%
10%
Hispanic
17%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
22%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Hyde Park Memorial High School's ranking?
New Hyde Park Memorial High School is ranked #563 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Hyde Park Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of New Hyde Park Memorial High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend New Hyde Park Memorial High School?
1,738 students attend New Hyde Park Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of New Hyde Park Memorial High School students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Hyde Park Memorial High School?
New Hyde Park Memorial High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Hyde Park Memorial High School offer ?
New Hyde Park Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Hyde Park Memorial High School part of?
New Hyde Park Memorial High School is part of Sewanhaka Central High School District.
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