Serving 1,407 students in grades 9-12, Half Hollow Hills High School East ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,407 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 98% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Half Hollow Hills High School East ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Half Hollow Hills High School East's student population of 1,407 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 140 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,407 students
Total Classroom Teachers
140 teachers
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 25, 2026
Campus Size
300 acres
School Rankings
Half Hollow Hills High School East ranks within the top 1% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Half Hollow Hills High School East is 0.72, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#32 out of 4346 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
10%
Hispanic
16%
31%
Black
14%
15%
White
44%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Half Hollow Hills High School East's ranking?
Half Hollow Hills High School East is ranked #32 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Half Hollow Hills High School East often compared to?
Half Hollow Hills High School Eastis often viewed alongside schools like Half Hollow Hills High School West by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Half Hollow Hills High School East?
The graduation rate of Half Hollow Hills High School East is 98%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Half Hollow Hills High School East?
1,407 students attend Half Hollow Hills High School East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Half Hollow Hills High School East students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Half Hollow Hills High School East?
Half Hollow Hills High School East has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Half Hollow Hills High School East offer ?
Half Hollow Hills High School East offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Half Hollow Hills High School East part of?
Half Hollow Hills High School East is part of Half Hollow Hills Central School District.
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