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George W Hewlett High School

60 Everit Ave
Hewlett, NY 11557
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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George W. Hewlett High School is a four-year public high school in Hewlett Bay Park, New York, United States. Located in the Five Towns area of Long Island, it is the only high school in the Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District.
Serving 1,013 students in grades 9-12, George W Hewlett High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,013 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in NY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 96% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

George W Hewlett High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

George W Hewlett High School's student population of 1,013 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,013 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Year Founded
1955
Colors
White, Blue

School Rankings

George W Hewlett High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George W Hewlett High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#920 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
55-59%
52%
80-84%
49%
96%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
19%
30%
Black
10%
16%
White
59%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
97%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is George W Hewlett High School's ranking?
George W Hewlett High School is ranked #920 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are George W Hewlett High School often compared to?
George W Hewlett High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Great Neck North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of George W Hewlett High School?
The graduation rate of George W Hewlett High School is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend George W Hewlett High School?
1,013 students attend George W Hewlett High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of George W Hewlett High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George W Hewlett High School?
George W Hewlett High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does George W Hewlett High School offer ?
George W Hewlett High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is George W Hewlett High School part of?
George W Hewlett High School is part of Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,013 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 96% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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