West Hempstead High School
West Hempstead, NY 11552
Phone: (516) 390-3214
District: West Hempstead Union Free School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9-12 • 798 students
West Hempstead High School serves grades 9-12 in the West Hempstead Union Free School District. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.
West Hempstead High School is a public school in the West Hempstead Union Free School District located in West Hempstead, NY. The principal of West Hempstead High School is PRINCIPAL - MR. ALVARO ESCOBAR. As of 2016, the students are 43.5% White, non-Hispanic; 29.3% Hispanic; 18.7% Black, non-Hispanic; 7.4% Asian/Pacific Islander; 1% Multiracial; and 0.1% Native American or Native Alaskan. 42.5% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. 5.8% of students are english learners.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 43.5% | 35% | 45.5% |
| Hispanic | 29.3% | 35.6% | 25.3% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 18.7% | 19.5% | 17.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.4% | 7% | 9% |
| Multiracial | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 42.5% | 45.5% | 53% |
| English learners | 5.8% | 7.9% | — |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Mitchel Field | 3.8 mi. |
| Fort Hamilton | 20 mi. |
| Earle Naval Station | 39.4 mi. |
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