Hempstead High School
Hempstead, NY 11550
Phone: (516) 434-4201
District: Hempstead Union Free School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9-12 • 2233 students
Hempstead High School serves grades 9-12 in the Hempstead Union Free School District. Based on its state test results, it has received a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10.
Hempstead High School is a public school in the Hempstead Union Free School District located in Hempstead, NY. The principal of Hempstead High School is PRINCIPAL - DR. STEPHEN STRACHAN. As of 2016, the students are 62.5% Hispanic; 35.2% Black, non-Hispanic; 1.4% White, non-Hispanic; 0.5% Asian/Pacific Islander; 0.2% Multiracial; and 0.1% Native American or Native Alaskan. 60.6% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. 36.5% of students are english learners.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 62.5% | 65.2% | 25.3% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 35.2% | 30.8% | 17.9% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 1.4% | 2.9% | 45.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.5% | 9% |
| Multiracial | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 60.6% | 68.1% | 53% |
| English learners | 36.5% | 28.4% | — |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Mitchel Field | 2.7 mi. |
| Fort Hamilton | 21.5 mi. |
| Earle Naval Station | 40.6 mi. |