HERRICKS HIGH SCHOOL

100 SHELTER ROCK RD
NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040

www.herricks.org

1,535 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Herricks High School, located in New Hyde Park, New York, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Herricks Union Free School District, the school is consistently recognized for its academic excellence, rigorous curriculum, and commitment to fostering a well-rounded educational experience. It is widely noted for its robust Advanced Placement (AP) program, strong performance in standardized testing, and high college matriculation rates, frequently ranking among the top-performing schools in both Nassau County and New York State.

Beyond its academic achievements, Herricks High School emphasizes a holistic approach to student development through an extensive array of extracurricular activities. The school boasts a vibrant culture that includes competitive athletic teams, award-winning music and arts programs, and a diverse selection of student-led clubs and academic honor societies. By balancing demanding coursework with meaningful opportunities for creative and social engagement, the school aims to prepare its culturally diverse student body to succeed as global citizens and lifelong learners.

1,535

Total Students

123.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HERRICKS HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	72
Black	9
Asian	1,149
Two or More	28
Pacific Islander	4

Asian
1,149 (74.9%)
White
272 (17.7%)
Hispanic
72 (4.7%)
Two or More
28 (1.8%)
Black
9 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3%)

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:	HERRICKS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)305-8700
Website:	http://www.herricks.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	123.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 9 379

Grade 10 380

Grade 11 392

Grade 12 363

Ungraded 21