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HERRICKS HIGH SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
NEW HYDE PARK, New York · HERRICKS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,535
Student:Teacher12.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch24%
Title INo
HERRICKS
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
1,535
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
24%-34.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

HERRICKS HIGH SCHOOL is a public high serving grades 9–12 in NEW HYDE PARK, New York. The school enrolls 1,535 students. It is part of the HERRICKS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
24% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 58% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictHERRICKS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36059
CityNEW HYDE PARK
ZIP11040
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID361428001177

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,535
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino6.8%
Black / African American65.7%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native25.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races0.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
6.8%
Black
65.7%
Asian
0.8%
Two+
0.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %24%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)