West Hempstead High School
School Overview
West Hempstead High School is a public school located in West Hempstead, New York. It is a school in West Hempstead Union Free School District district.
According to the New York state assessment result, more than 95% of students are proficient in Math learning and more than 95% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 710 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 58 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 710 students are attending West Hempstead High School. By gender, there are 375 and 335 female students at the school.
Teachers & Staffs
Total 58 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for West Hempstead High School and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. All teachers are certified. 94.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 58 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 58 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 1.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 3.4% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 178 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 6 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 2 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 5,177 Households |
| Population | 17,839 |
| Male | 9,164 |
| Female | 8,755 |
| Child Population | 6,902 |
| Total Housing Units | 5,416 Units |
| Average House Value | $456,900 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,941 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.00% |
| Average Household Income | $118,438 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 95.82% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
West Hempstead High School offers 11 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 165 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 228 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at West Hempstead High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 11 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 165 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 14 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 52 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 147 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 228 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in West Hempstead Union Free School District
In West Hempstead Union Free School District, 5 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in WEST HEMPSTEAD, New York
3 private schools are serving students in WEST HEMPSTEAD, New York. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.