For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,501 students in Hempstead, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Hempstead, NY are Academy Charter School, Hempstead High School and Evergreen Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hempstead, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New York public high school average of 78%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Hempstead have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Hempstead, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the New York average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Academy Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hempstead, NY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
117 N Franklin Ave
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 408-2200
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 408-2200
Grades: K-12
| 1,852 students
Rank: #22.
Hempstead High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4201
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,824 students
Rank: #33.
Evergreen Charter School
Charter School
605 Peninsula Blvd
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-2060
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-2060
Grades: K-10
| 825 students
Hempstead, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Grades: 9-11
| 392 students
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Grades: 9-11
| 393 students
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Grades: 9-11
| 403 students
380 Jackson St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4601
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4601
Grades: 1-5
| 394 students
Leadership Training Project 350 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
350 Greenwich St
Hempstead, NY 11550
Hempstead, NY 11550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
270 Washington St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-7096
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-7096
Grades: 1-6
| 576 students
15 E Marshall St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4751
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4751
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Nassau Co. A.c.l.d. (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
14 Elk St
Hempstead, NY 11550
Hempstead, NY 11550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hempstead, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Hempstead, NY include Academy Charter School, Hempstead High School and Evergreen Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Hempstead, NY?
3 public high schools are located in Hempstead, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Hempstead, NY?
Hempstead, NY public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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