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Hempstead High School vs. Garden City High School

Should you attend Hempstead High School or Garden City High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hempstead High School
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Garden City High School
170 Rockaway Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
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10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings
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Garden City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,984 students in grades 9-12, Hempstead High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Serving 1,076 students in grades 9-12, Garden City High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (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 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,984 students
1,076 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hempstead High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Garden City High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hempstead High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Garden City High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
99 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hempstead High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Garden City High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hempstead High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hempstead Union Free School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Garden City High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Garden City Union Free School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2633 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#26 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hempstead High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Garden City High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
95%
(Top 1% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hempstead High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hempstead Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garden City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Garden City Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hempstead High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hempstead Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garden City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Garden City Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
67%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
97%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hempstead High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hempstead Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garden City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Garden City Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
86%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
98%
(Top 5% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hempstead High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hempstead Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Garden City High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Garden City Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hempstead High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Garden City High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
504
266
Grade 10 Students
506
254
Grade 11 Students
475
276
Grade 12 Students
460
271
Ungraded Students
39
9

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hempstead High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hempstead Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Asian
1%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hempstead High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hempstead Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Garden City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Garden City Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
77%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hempstead High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hempstead Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Garden City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Garden City Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
22%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hempstead High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hempstead Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Garden City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Garden City Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
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81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hempstead High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hempstead Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Garden City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Garden City Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hempstead High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hempstead Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Garden City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Garden City Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.36
0.33
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hempstead High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hempstead Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Garden City High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Garden City Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hempstead High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hempstead Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Garden City High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Garden City Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hempstead High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hempstead Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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