Is Half Hollow Hills High School East a good school?

Half Hollow Hills High School East ranks 150 th of 1228 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Half Hollow Hills High School East?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,473 students attended Half Hollow Hills High School East.

What is the racial makeup of Half Hollow Hills High School East?

Students at Half Hollow Hills High School East are 50% White, 18% Asian, 15% Hispanic, 12% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Half Hollow Hills High School East?

Half Hollow Hills High School East is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Paumanok Elementary School Elementary : Signal Hill Elementary School Elementary : Sunquam Elementary School Middle : West Hollow Middle School

Half Hollow Hills High School East

Summary:

Half Hollow Hills High School East is a public high school serving 1,473 students in grades 9-12 in Dix Hills, New York, which is part of the Half Hollow Hills Central School District. This top-performing school has consistently ranked among the best high schools in New York, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and impressive academic metrics that set it apart from nearby institutions.

Half Hollow Hills High School East boasts exceptional academic performance, with students consistently outperforming state and district averages on Regents exams, often exceeding 90% proficiency in subjects like Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics. The school's 4-year graduation rate ranges from 95.3% to 97.7%, significantly higher than the state average, and its dropout rates are very low, ranging from 0.2% to 1.1% over the past 5 years. The school's diverse student population, with a relatively even distribution across racial/ethnic groups, likely contributes to its well-rounded educational experience.

When compared to other high schools in the surrounding area, such as Harborfields High School, Huntington High School, and Plainview-Old Bethpage/JFK High School, Half Hollow Hills High School East stands out as a top performer, with a slight edge in several key metrics. The school's commitment to supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, including female students, Asian students, and students with special needs, is particularly noteworthy.

Detail:

Public 9-12

50 Vanderbilt Pky
Dix Hills, NY 11746-5896

(631) 592-3100

District: Half Hollow Hills Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
150^th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,062

Feeder schools for Half Hollow Hills High School East:

Elementary:	Paumanok Elementary School
	Signal Hill Elementary School
	Sunquam Elementary School
Middle:	West Hollow Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 1,473

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.3%

Asian:

18.4%

Hispanic:

14.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Half Hollow Hills High School East ranks better than 87.8% of high schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.13. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Half Hollow Hills High School East freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Half Hollow Hills High School East is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.3%), Asian (18.4%), Hispanic (14.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Half Hollow Hills High School East is 10.1. (See more...)

Compare Half Hollow Hills High School East employs 144.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Half Hollow Hills High School East is $18,062.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Half Hollow Hills High School East:

SchoolDigger ranks Half Hollow Hills High School East 150^th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Half Hollow Hills High School East in the ranking list.)

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Half Hollow Hills Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Half Hollow Hills Central School District 127^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Half Hollow Hills High School East

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Rank History for all students at Half Hollow Hills High School East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2005	77.49	38^th	935	95.9%
2006	74.04	98^th	986	90.1%
2007	74.52	96^th	1002	90.4%
2008	77.22	46^th	1027	95.5%
2009	78.43	33^rd	1086	97.0%
2010	76.10	91^st	1117	91.9%
2011	78.25	66^th	1165	94.3%
2012	81.38	44^th	1198	96.3%
2013	80.92	72^nd	1217	94.1%
2014	81.06	45^th	1237	96.4%
2015	79.36	76^th	1255	93.9%
2016	79.79	81^st	1255	93.5%
2017	83.88	59^th	1221	95.2%
2018	80.52	74^th	1210	93.9%
2019	81.18	72^nd	1207	94.0%
2021	82.14	28^th	519	94.6%
2022	80.16	107^th	1190	91.0%
2023	78.13	150^th	1228	87.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Half Hollow Hills High School East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	67.48	46^th	157	70.7%
2019	77.61	18^th	165	89.1%
2022	73.51	40^th	212	81.1%
2023	78.89	24^th	272	91.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Half Hollow Hills High School East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	74.59	80^th	546	85.3%
2019	67.16	112^th	565	80.2%
2022	44.52	239^th	481	50.3%
2023	38.66	366^th	583	37.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Half Hollow Hills High School East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	85.87	79^th	1095	92.8%
2019	85.42	98^th	1132	91.3%
2021	87.97	7^th	137	94.9%
2022	85.21	75^th	1038	92.8%
2023	80.74	130^th	1130	88.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Half Hollow Hills High School East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	72.96	152^nd	1154	86.8%
2019	71.78	182^nd	1179	84.6%
2021	69.86	62^nd	289	78.5%
2022	68.39	226^th	1101	79.5%
2023	60.83	381^st	1155	67.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Half Hollow Hills High School East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	89.09	16^th	493	96.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Half Hollow Hills High School East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	79.91	83^rd	1176	92.9%
2019	81.29	65^th	1193	94.6%
2021	83.74	11^th	290	96.2%
2022	78.78	141^st	1155	87.8%
2023	78.82	149^th	1197	87.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Half Hollow Hills High School East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	79.96	72^nd	1176	93.9%
2019	79.34	92^nd	1190	92.3%
2021	77.03	40^th	354	88.7%
2022	79.97	99^th	1154	91.4%
2023	76.87	168^th	1191	85.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at Half Hollow Hills High School East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	76.48	52^nd	426	87.8%
2019	76.41	57^th	447	87.2%
2022	73.13	89^th	386	76.9%
2023	72.07	100^th	424	76.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Half Hollow Hills High School East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	80.13	76^th	679	88.8%
2019	83.50	47^th	686	93.1%
2022	82.39	55^th	593	90.7%
2023	77.27	91^st	671	86.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Half Hollow Hills High School East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	83.29	62^nd	791	92.2%
2019	81.15	84^th	815	89.7%
2021	66.74	19^th	64	70.3%
2022	75.83	128^th	760	83.2%
2023	73.31	169^th	851	80.1%

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Rank History for White students at Half Hollow Hills High School East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	77.72	47^th	765	93.9%
2019	78.31	38^th	793	95.2%
2022	77.52	59^th	738	92.0%
2023	73.89	101^st	776	87.0%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Half Hollow Hills High School East

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	1093	127	86	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	1343
1990	1014	118	88	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	1257
1991	984	87	80	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	1181
1992	1251	110	96	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	1493
1993	1230	99	96	38	0	n/a	n/a	0	1463
1994	1107	59	130	115	0	n/a	n/a	0	1411
1995	1029	171	117	50	0	n/a	n/a	0	1367
1996	1029	171	117	50	0	n/a	n/a	0	1367
1997	951	155	126	51	0	n/a	n/a	0	1283
1998	944	162	129	56	1	n/a	n/a	0	1292
1999	914	150	116	60	1	n/a	n/a	0	1241
2000	924	166	125	51	2	n/a	n/a	0	1268
2001	928	147	112	40	3	n/a	n/a	0	1230
2002	1008	173	124	44	2	n/a	n/a	0	1351
2003	1008	173	124	44	2	n/a	n/a	0	1351
2004	1046	167	132	55	0	n/a	n/a	0	1400
2005	1161	178	145	76	0	n/a	n/a	0	1560
2006	1211	187	165	64	3	n/a	n/a	0	1630
2007	1204	196	175	71	1	n/a	n/a	0	1647
2008	1231	203	194	73	2	n/a	n/a	0	1703
2009	1213	205	206	70	1	n/a	n/a	0	1695
2010	1217	220	220	77	2	n/a	n/a	7	1743
2011	1196	236	217	112	0	0	19	0	1780
2012	1206	249	222	106	0	0	23	0	1806
2013	1232	264	224	109	0	0	26	0	1855
2014	1211	257	226	135	1	0	43	0	1873
2015	1240	237	240	148	1	0	43	0	1909
2016	1187	216	229	158	3	0	56	0	1849
2017	1083	193	234	159	5	0	64	0	1738
2018	1063	194	254	153	4	0	57	0	1725
2019	1013	190	273	164	5	0	57	0	1702
2020	945	174	277	165	6	0	49	0	1616
2021	899	190	276	183	3	0	58	0	1609
2022	822	182	271	208	2	0	62	0	1547
2023	741	182	271	215	1	0	63	0	1473

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Half Hollow Hills High School East

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1343	97.9	13.7	n/a
1990	1257	92.9	13.5	n/a
1991	1181	86.5	13.6	n/a
1992	1493	102.5	14.5	n/a
1993	1463	94.6	15.5	n/a
1994	1411	97.4	14.5	2.6
1995	1367	87.4	15.6	4.1
1996	1367	87.4	15.6	4.1
1997	1283	83.6	15.3	5.8
1998	1292	86.1	15.0	5.7
1999	1241	89.1	13.9	3.8
2000	1268	92.8	13.7	6.8
2001	1230	91.0	13.5	6.2
2002	1351	95.0	14.2	4.3
2003	1351	95.0	14.2	4.3
2004	1400	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	1560	111.5	14.0	6.2
2006	1630	114.0	14.3	6.3
2007	1647	116.0	14.2	8.1
2008	1703	122.0	14.0	8.2
2009	1695	120.0	14.1	10
2010	1743	119.9	14.5	9.4
2011	1780	130.7	13.6	10.3
2012	1806	118.2	15.2	10.6
2013	1855	121.8	15.2	13
2014	1873	121.0	15.4	13
2015	1909	127.0	15.0	13.4
2016	1849	127.0	14.5	14.3
2017	1738	125.2	13.8	12.9
2018	1725	131.2	13.1	13
2019	1702	122.5	13.8	17.9
2020	1616	163.6	9.8	18.4
2021	1609	149.6	10.7	20
2022	1547	151.5	10.2	21.3
2023	1473	144.8	10.1	22.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Half Hollow Hills High School East

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1343	97.9	13.7	n/a
1990	1257	92.9	13.5	n/a
1991	1181	86.5	13.6	n/a
1992	1493	102.5	14.5	n/a
1993	1463	94.6	15.5	n/a
1994	1411	97.4	14.5	2.6
1995	1367	87.4	15.6	4.1
1996	1367	87.4	15.6	4.1
1997	1283	83.6	15.3	5.8
1998	1292	86.1	15.0	5.7
1999	1241	89.1	13.9	3.8
2000	1268	92.8	13.7	6.8
2001	1230	91.0	13.5	6.2
2002	1351	95.0	14.2	4.3
2003	1351	95.0	14.2	4.3
2004	1400	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	1560	111.5	14.0	6.2
2006	1630	114.0	14.3	6.3
2007	1647	116.0	14.2	8.1
2008	1703	122.0	14.0	8.2
2009	1695	120.0	14.1	10
2010	1743	119.9	14.5	9.4
2011	1780	130.7	13.6	10.3
2012	1806	118.2	15.2	10.6
2013	1855	121.8	15.2	13
2014	1873	121.0	15.4	13
2015	1909	127.0	15.0	13.4
2016	1849	127.0	14.5	14.3
2017	1738	125.2	13.8	12.9
2018	1725	131.2	13.1	13
2019	1702	122.5	13.8	17.9
2020	1616	163.6	9.8	18.4
2021	1609	149.6	10.7	20
2022	1547	151.5	10.2	21.3
2023	1473	144.8	10.1	22.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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