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Herricks High School vs. East Meadow High School

Should you attend Herricks High School or East Meadow 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
Herricks High School
100 Shelter Rock Rd
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
East Meadow High School
101 Carman Ave
East Meadow, NY 11554
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,502 students in grades 9-12, Herricks High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 98% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,517 students in grades 9-12, East Meadow High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 96% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,502 students
1,517 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Herricks 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 East Meadow High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Herricks High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East Meadow High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
122 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Herricks 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 East Meadow High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Herricks High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Herricks 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 East Meadow High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the East Meadow 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

#127 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
#94 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Herricks High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of East Meadow High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
98%
(Top 5% in NY)
96%
(Top 5% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Herricks High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Herricks 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 East Meadow High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the East Meadow Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
83%
(Top 10% in NY)
85-89%
(Top 5% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Herricks High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Herricks 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 East Meadow High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the East Meadow Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
96%
(Top 5% in NY)
95%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Herricks High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Herricks 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 East Meadow High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the East Meadow Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
98%
(Top 5% in NY)
97%
(Top 5% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Herricks High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Herricks 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 graduation rate of East Meadow High School with the average graduation rate observed in the East Meadow Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Herricks High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of East Meadow High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
369
384
Grade 10 Students
388
347
Grade 11 Students
358
406
Grade 12 Students
364
380
Ungraded Students
23
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
73%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Herricks High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Herricks 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 East Meadow High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the East Meadow 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
5%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Herricks High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Herricks 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 East Meadow High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the East Meadow 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
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Herricks High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Herricks 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 East Meadow High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the East Meadow 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
20%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Herricks High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Herricks 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 East Meadow High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the East Meadow 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
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Herricks High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Herricks 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 East Meadow High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the East Meadow 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.
0.43
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Herricks High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Herricks 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 East Meadow High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the East Meadow 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
21%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Herricks High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Herricks 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 East Meadow High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the East Meadow 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
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Herricks High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Herricks 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 reduced-price lunch at East Meadow High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the East Meadow 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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