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Herricks Union Free School District

Herricks High School

#22 in Best Public High Schools in New York
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • New Hyde Park, NY
  • 134 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    A-
  3. Teachers
    A
  4. College Prep
    A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A
  6. Health & Safety
    A+
  7. Administration
    A
  8. Sports
    B+
  9. Food
    A
  10. Resources & Facilities
    A-
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Herricks High School is a top rated, public school located in New Hyde Park, NY. It has 1,326 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 99% of students are at least proficient in math and 99% in reading.
Address
100 Shelter Rock Rd
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Telephone
(516) 305-8700
Website
herricks.org

Herricks High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
99%
Percent Proficient - Math
99%
Average Graduation Rate
98%
Average SAT
1310
332 responses
Average ACT
30
101 responses
AP Enrollment
56%
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Living in the Area
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    C-
  2. Good for Families
    A+
  3. Housing
    B-
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$141,389
National
$55,322
Median Rent
—
National
$949
Median Home Value
$782,700
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
87%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.15 responses
Poll
87%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.15 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 40 responses
Report
  • Battle of the Classes
    35%
  • Homecoming
    28%
  • Dance show
    13%
  • Spirit Week
    13%
  • Homecoming
    5%
  • Filming school events
    3%
  • Pep rallies
    3%

Students

Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,326
Free or Reduced Lunch
10%
94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.18 responses
72%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.18 responses
56%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.18 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$124,789
Teachers in First/Second Year
13.7%
85%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.26 responses
85%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.26 responses
77%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.26 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$26,476/ year
National
$12,239
93%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.28 responses
43%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.28 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.28 responses
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Herricks High School Reviews

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Herricks High School is the optimal place for a student to experience an abundance of educational and cultural diversity.
Herricks High School is a place of college readiness, where I can take honors and AP courses, from Honors Chemistry to AP Literature, as well as have the ability to join many clubs and extracurriculars. I can be a part of the Pep Band while on the Herricks Spring Track Team, which demonstrates opportunities for the interests of the students.
 The teachers at Herricks provide courses and guidance to all students who want pursue a subject to those who need help studying. The guidance counselors are open to meet everyday and care about the well being of their students.
Also, I am surrounding by an accepting crowd of diversity. I have friends from all cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds that encompass a worldview of culture all in the confines of one school.
Herricks is the amazing combination of education and culture that I would not change for anything else.
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I am so happy to be in HHS. The teachers here and offered academical supports are so good. I do appreciate teachers' help a lot. Also, I am glad that I finally found a school with various club activites and sports teams. I love the school culture too. I think students in HHS works hard and also play hard. I really like the school culture. Everything is perfect!
Herrick's High School is an amazing high-school and a great district in general. It offers several course that students actually would want to take instead of a more forced curriculum. Everyone here is motivated, driven, and I have not seen one kid who doesn't have the will to succeed. Being that I just came to this school this school year 2017-2018, as I came from Cardozo High School in Flushing (Approx. 4k Kids). I found the transition of course a little difficult. But eventually I saw such bright kids that were all passionate for things that I wanted to do, not what my parents or faculty was forcing upon me. Overall, I am glad I came here and have absolutely no regrets.