HALF HOLLOW HILLS HIGH SCHOOL WEST

HALF HOLLOW HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.halfhollowhills.k12.ny.us

1,055 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Half Hollow Hills High School West, located in Dix Hills, New York, is a prominent public secondary school within the Half Hollow Hills Central School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and specialized electives. The institution places a significant emphasis on preparing students for higher education, consistently maintaining high graduation rates and fostering a competitive yet supportive learning environment.

Beyond its rigorous academic offerings, High School West is highly regarded for its robust extracurricular programming. The school provides students with numerous opportunities to engage in competitive athletics, award-winning performing and visual arts programs, and a wide variety of student-led clubs and organizations. By balancing high-level scholastic achievement with a vibrant school culture, Half Hollow Hills High School West aims to develop well-rounded individuals equipped with the critical thinking skills and character necessary for success in their post-secondary endeavors.

1,055

Total Students

107.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HALF HOLLOW HILLS HIGH SCHOOL WEST
Demographic	Student Count
White	494
Hispanic	126
Black	160
Asian	231
Two or More	38
American Indian	6

White
494 (46.8 %)
Asian
231 (21.9 %)
Black
160 (15.2 %)
Hispanic
126 (11.9 %)
Two or More
38 (3.6 %)
American Indian
6 (0.6 %)

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)592-3200
Website:	http://www.halfhollowhills.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,055
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	107.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 9 254

Grade 10 254

Grade 11 227

Grade 12 279

Ungraded 41