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Uniondale High School vs. Hempstead High School

Should you attend Uniondale High School or Hempstead High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Uniondale High School
933 Goodrich St
Uniondale, NY 11553
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Hempstead High School
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 2,150 students in grades 9-12, Uniondale High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Serving 1,984 students in grades 9-12, Hempstead High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,150 students
1,984 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Uniondale High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hempstead High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Uniondale High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hempstead High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
166 teachers
70 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Uniondale High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hempstead High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
28:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Uniondale High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Uniondale Union Free School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hempstead High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hempstead Union Free School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2001 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#2633 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Uniondale High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hempstead High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
15%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Uniondale High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Uniondale Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hempstead High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hempstead Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Uniondale High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Uniondale Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hempstead High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hempstead Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
86%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
67%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Uniondale High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Uniondale Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hempstead High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hempstead Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
88%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
86%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Uniondale High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Uniondale Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hempstead High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hempstead Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Uniondale High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hempstead High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
520
504
Grade 10 Students
554
506
Grade 11 Students
521
475
Grade 12 Students
538
460
Ungraded Students
17
39

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hempstead High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hempstead Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Uniondale High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Uniondale Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hempstead High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hempstead Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
66%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Uniondale High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Uniondale Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hempstead High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hempstead Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
32%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Uniondale High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Uniondale Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hempstead High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hempstead Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Uniondale High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Uniondale Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hempstead High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hempstead Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Uniondale High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Uniondale Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hempstead High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hempstead Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.47
0.36
This chart showcases the diversity score of Uniondale High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Uniondale Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hempstead High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hempstead Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
63%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Uniondale High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Uniondale Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hempstead High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hempstead Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Uniondale High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Uniondale Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hempstead High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hempstead Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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