WEST HEMPSTEAD SECONDARY SCHOOL

WEST HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

400 NASSAU BLVD
WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552

www.whufsd.com

783 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

West Hempstead High School, located at 400 Nassau Boulevard in West Hempstead, New York, serves as the primary secondary institution for the West Hempstead Union Free School District. The school provides a comprehensive educational program designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a blend of rigorous academic coursework, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities. By focusing on fostering a supportive learning environment, the school aims to cultivate student growth, character development, and academic achievement within a diverse community setting.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to enhance the overall educational experience. Through its official website, whufsd.com, the district maintains transparency and communication, providing resources such as academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on athletic and cultural programs. As a focal point for the West Hempstead community, the high school remains dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusivity and lifelong learning for all its students.

783

Total Students

90.9

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST HEMPSTEAD SECONDARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	151
Hispanic	358
Black	176
Asian	62
Two or More	32
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
358 (45.7 %)
Black
176 (22.5 %)
White
151 (19.3 %)
Asian
62 (7.9 %)
Two or More
32 (4.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
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:	WEST HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)390-3214
Website:	http://www.whufsd.com
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	783
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 7 91

Grade 8 135

Grade 9 134

Grade 10 147

Grade 11 121

Grade 12 152

Ungraded 3