HALF HOLLOW HILLS HIGH SCHOOL EAST

HALF HOLLOW HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.halfhollowhills.k12.ny.us

1,473 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Half Hollow Hills High School East, located in Dix Hills, New York, is a prominent secondary institution within the Half Hollow Hills Central School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, the school serves a diverse student body and is consistently recognized for maintaining high standards in its curriculum, which includes a robust array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and elective opportunities. The school fosters a rigorous learning environment designed to prepare students for top-tier collegiate pursuits and professional success.

Beyond its academic focus, Half Hollow Hills High School East is celebrated for its extensive extracurricular culture, boasting a wide variety of championship-caliber athletic teams, acclaimed performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. The school’s campus serves as a central hub for the community, emphasizing a holistic approach to education that prioritizes both personal development and civic responsibility. With a reputation for strong faculty support and high levels of parental involvement, the school remains one of the most highly regarded educational institutions in the Long Island region.

1,473

Total Students

144.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HALF HOLLOW HILLS HIGH SCHOOL EAST
Demographic	Student Count
White	741
Hispanic	215
Black	182
Asian	271
Two or More	63
American Indian	1

White
741 (50.3 %)
Asian
271 (18.4 %)
Hispanic
215 (14.6 %)
Black
182 (12.4 %)
Two or More
63 (4.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HALF HOLLOW HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)592-3100
Website:	http://www.halfhollowhills.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	144.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	408
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 344

Grade 10 382

Grade 11 357

Grade 12 368

Ungraded 22