Summary:
The West Hempstead, New York area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the West Hempstead Union Free School District. The data reveals a mix of strong and average-performing schools, with the West Hempstead Secondary School (high school) standing out as a consistent top performer in the region.
West Hempstead Secondary School has ranked in the top half of New York high schools for the past 3 years, with a 4-year graduation rate of 84.3% and a relatively low dropout rate of 4.9%. The school excels in several Regents exam subjects, with proficiency rates above the state average in areas like Common Core English Language Arts, Global History and Geography, and U.S. History and Government. In contrast, the George Washington School (middle school) does not have a statewide ranking but performs on par with or above the district and state averages on 4th-6th grade state assessments.
The district's schools exhibit some variation in spending per student, ranging from $22,948 at Cornwell Avenue School to $39,568 at Chestnut Street School. Student-teacher ratios also vary, from 8.6 at West Hempstead Secondary School and Chestnut Street School to 12.9 at Cornwell Avenue School. These differences in resource allocation may be an area for the district to examine further to ensure equitable educational opportunities across all schools.
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