For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,867 students in 11550, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in 11550, NY are Academy Charter School, Evergreen Charter School and Hempstead High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 11550 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 11550, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 11550 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Academy Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11550, NY Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
117 N Franklin Ave
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 408-2200
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 408-2200
Gr: K-12 | 1,895 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
Evergreen Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 Peninsula Blvd
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-2060
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-2060
Gr: K-12 | 1,088 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #33.
Hempstead High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4201
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4201
Gr: 9-12 | 1,984 student Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Rank: #44.
Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 Greenwich St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4301
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4301
Gr: 7-10 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
11550, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Gr: 9-11 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Gr: 9-11 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Gr: 9-11 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
380 Jackson St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4601
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4601
Gr: 1-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
270 Washington St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-7096
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-7096
Gr: 1-6 | 576 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 11550, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in 11550, NY include Academy Charter School, Evergreen Charter School and Hempstead High School.
How many public high schools are located in 11550?
4 public high schools are located in 11550.
What is the racial composition of students in 11550?
11550 public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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