HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL

www.hempsteadschools.org

1,879 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hempstead High School, located at 201 President Street in Hempstead, New York, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Hempstead Union Free School District. As a central pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare a diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a commitment to student growth, offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services intended to foster a well-rounded educational environment.

Operating under the broader mission of the Hempstead School District, the high school focuses on addressing the unique needs of its students while striving to improve academic achievement and graduation rates. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families and stakeholders, providing resources, district updates, and information on educational programming. By integrating rigorous coursework with community-focused initiatives, Hempstead High School aims to equip its graduates with the skills and character necessary to navigate the challenges of the 21st century.

1,879

Total Students

68.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	1,416
Black	439
Asian	23
Two or More	1

Hispanic
1,416 (75.4%)
Black
439 (23.4%)
Asian
23 (1.2%)
Two or More
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)434-4201
Website:	http://www.hempsteadschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,879
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,254
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 417

Grade 10 472

Grade 11 491

Grade 12 471

Ungraded 28