New Hyde Park Memorial High School is a six-year public high school in North New Hyde Park, New York, as part of the Sewanhaka Central High School District. Like the four other high schools in the district, the school is home to grades 7 through 12, a combined junior and senior high school.
Serving 1,711 students in grades 7-12, New Hyde Park Memorial High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,711 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 93% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Hyde Park Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
New Hyde Park Memorial High School's student population of 1,711 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,711 students
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
Year Founded
1956
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
New Hyde Park Memorial High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Hyde Park Memorial High School is 0.59, 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
#648 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
59%
10%
Hispanic
16%
31%
Black
3%
15%
White
21%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
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 New Hyde Park Memorial High School's ranking?
New Hyde Park Memorial High School is ranked #648 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Hyde Park Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of New Hyde Park Memorial High School is 93%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend New Hyde Park Memorial High School?
1,711 students attend New Hyde Park Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of New Hyde Park Memorial High School students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Hyde Park Memorial High School?
New Hyde Park Memorial High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Hyde Park Memorial High School offer ?
New Hyde Park Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Hyde Park Memorial High School part of?
New Hyde Park Memorial High School is part of Sewanhaka Central High School District.
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