West Hempstead Secondary School
West Hempstead, NY 11552
Phone: (516) 390-3214
District: West Hempstead Union Free School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 7,8,9,10,11,12,UG • 806 students
West Hempstead Secondary School, a public school located in West Hempstead, NY, serves grades 7-12 & Ungraded in the West Hempstead Union Free School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
West Hempstead Secondary School is a public school located in West Hempstead, NY. 806 students attend West Hempstead Secondary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 7/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 New York State Assessments data from New York State Education Department, and using 2025 New York State Regents Exams data from New York State Education Department. |
| College Readiness | 10/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from New York State Education Department, using 2025 demographic data from New York State Education Department, and using 2025 demographic data from the National Center for Education Statistics. |
| Student Growth | 4/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from New York State Education Department. |
Posted: July 10, 2025
A hidden gem. So far ahead of the other schools with the money spent on technology. It's nice to fnally see a school district that prioritizes the kids ahead of the administration.
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Posted: November 7, 2016
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Posted: November 7, 2016
WHUFSD is a reliable working/middle class district. They don't have a ton of money to spend on every student but they seem to do the best they can with the funding available to them. Like any other district, you're going to find some great people and experiences and some disagreeable ones. It's definitely not a dysfunctional district and WHHS is not a 'bad' school. It offers a ton of programs for students that are interested in seeking them out. (Their AP program is great). They've had graduating students receive scholarships and acceptances from places like Binghamton, Cooper Union, and even Harvard. The school has the programs available but It's really up to the student to push themselves to take their academics seriously. The school also participates in many community activities and social awareness. They have a great music program, science programs and a wonderful English program. PTA is very active as well. These are all good signs for a town school. Now it's up to the town's resident parents to inspire a larger number of their children to take advantage of these possibilities.
Posted: February 8, 2014
west hempstead middle school and high school our schools are failing our kids as programs are cut for the benefit of employees jobs are created for retired teachers who are sleeping in the class room teacher are neglecting the kids in the middle to fend for them selves . mr hogan should be removed and the distict should down size the staff and increase classes and by doing so to benefit the students only I am the parent of one who was getting accepted to an ivy league school not for the school program but my work as a parent and my child I am posting this to warm people with kids to move and find a school system that care for your and my child future and not the workers .I STAND BY MY STATEMENT OF FACT THAT THE GRADES OF THESE KIDS ARE ON AVG WELL BELOW AVG AND COLLEGES SHY AWAY FROM WEST HEMPSTEAD SCHOOL BEGIN AT 830 AM AND NO TEACHER SHOULD BE KEPT IF THE CLASS IS FAILING
Posted: December 26, 2013
Being an alumni of WHHS, my experience was amazing.I don' t know about the other guidance cousenlors, but mine ( who was Mr. Alexander) was the absolute best. The teachers were very supportive and helpful and had an actual interest in their students. The principal was Mr. Escobar and I loved him! I'm very happy to say that I'm a graduate of WHHS and I would love for my children to attend the school district!
Posted: May 16, 2009
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