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West Hempstead High School

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West Hempstead High School teachers are helping all students learn by integrating technology into their classes and focusing on teaching concepts, problem-solving, and real world application. Both friendly and supportive parents that desire a quality education for their children are very active in the Parent Teacher Association and strive to ensure that each child can achieve excellent learning success. Technology integration and activities that provide opportunities for problem solving, students at every grade level gradually become accountable for their own learning.

West Hempstead High School teachers work closely with administration, grade levels, and departments to ensure that curriculum is continually being reviewed, evaluated, and adjusted to meet the needs of students. Additionally, staff analyzes state and local test results as a means of changing curriculum and instruction.


Overview

West Hempstead High School

West Hempstead Union Free School District

400 Nassau Boulevard
West Hempstead, NY 11552

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Urban Fringe of a Large City (Suburb: Large)

516-390-3214 (Phone)

Serving Grades: 9-12

Principal: Thomas

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Student Enrollment Information

9th10th11th12th
272262258198

Additional Student Information

Total Students
990
Attendance Rate
95%
Suspensions
55
Year Statistics Were Compiled
2005
Student / Teacher Ratio
14.3
Free Lunch
83
Reduced Lunch
34
Student Ethnicities

Student Gender

Staff Information

Full Time Principals
1
Full Time Assistant Principals
2
Other Full Time Professional Staff
17
Full Time Teachers
71
Part Time Principals
0
Part Time Assistant Principals
0
Part Time Teachers
4
Other Part Time Professional Staff
0

Adequate Yearly Progress Decisions

Sub-Group Names
Satisfactory
School Year
Subject:High School English Language Arts
All Students
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006
Subject:High School Graduation Rate
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006
Subject:High School Math
All Students
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006

Regents Results

Subject
Year
# Tested
Percent Passing
 
Earth Science
2006
63
 
69.8%
English
2006
233
 
88.0%
French
2006
13
 
100.0%
Global Hist & Geography
2006
272
 
82.4%
Italian
2006
25
 
96.0%
Living Environment
2006
288
 
77.1%
Math A
2006
307
 
83.7%
Math B
2006
150
 
58.7%
Chemistry
2006
168
 
69.6%
Physics
2006
93
 
69.9%
Spanish
2006
119
 
95.0%
US History and Govt
2006
241
 
92.9%

Graduation Information

Group
High School Graduate
Regents Diplomas
Advanced Regents Diplomas
IEP / Local Certificates
Year
All Students
198
168 (84%)
78 (39%)
0
2006
General Education
180
162 (9%)
77 (42%)
0
2006
Students With Disabilities
18
6 (33%)
1 (05%)
0
2006
All Students
204
158 (77%)
110 (53%)
1
2005
General Education
192
155 (80%)
109 (56%)
0
2005
Students With Disabilities
12
3 (25%)
1 (08%)
1
2005
All Students
177
127 (71%)
0 (0%)
3
2004
General Education
161
124 (77%)
0 (0%)
0
2004
Students With Disabilities
16
3 (18%)
0 (0%)
3
2004
Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges In New York State75 (37%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges Outside of New York State34 (17%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges In New York State76 (38%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges Outside of New York State2 (01%)
Number of high school students planning to attend Post Secondary institutions In New York State1 (00%)
Number of high school students planning to attend Post Secondary institutions Outside of New York State0 (0%)
Number of high school graduates who plan to enroll in the Military4 (02%)
Number of high school graduates who plan to pursue employment6 (02%)
Number of high school graduates with disabilities who plan to attend vocational rehabilitation programs.0 (0%)
Number of high school graduates with a known plan not specified above.0 (0%)
Number of high school graduates whose plans do not fit the above categories or are unknown.0 (0%)

Nearby Public Libraries

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0.59 miles
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