Depending Upon Homeowners Location, Some Hempstead Residents utilize Uniondale, West Hempstead or Garden City Schools.
Hempstead Schools- The mission of the Hempstead School District, a culturally diverse public school system, is to ensure that students achieve personal growth and academic success by providing a challenging curriculum in a safe and orderly environment that prepares all students to become productive citizens in a global society.
Uniondale Schools - The Uniondale School District is one that values the development of the child as both a student and a citizen, where positive character development is promoted alongside rigorous academic standards and expectations. We have dedicated ourselves to the creation of the very best environment that fosters the personal and academic growth of each child. Each of us involved in the educational programs in Uniondale, whether as administrative, teaching, clerical, custodial, or support staff, is committed to maintaining the high standards of excellence that Uniondale has set for itself, with the assurance that, in the classrooms, halls and on the fields of our schools, our children enjoy a safe, productive, and motivating learning environment that will lead to the attainment of their academic and career dreams and goals. (Excerpt From William K. Lloyd-Superintendent of Schools)
West Hempstead Schools - The West Hempstead Union Free School District recognizes the unique value of each student. It is dedicated to the success of each student based on the highest standards of excellence in education. Each student will be challenged to achieve mastery in all subject areas in an educational atmosphere that strives to build positive self-esteem, mutual respect for others, and life-long quest for learning.
Garden City Schools - The GardenCitySchool district has seven schools (1 high school, 1 middle school, 2 grades 2-5 schools, and 3 K-1 schools) that educate 4,193 students. The district employs 622 employees. Community expectations for education are high. Garden City is a community that is 5.3 square miles in size with a population of 21,672. A drive through the community shows large single family homes and upper middle income neighborhoods. There is limited diversity with a 99% Caucasian and 98% Christian population. Educational levels in the community are high with 97% holding high school diplomas or higher, 62% holding a Bachelors´ degree or higher, and 30% having a graduate degree. The median household income is $104,176 and the median home value is $460,000. The most common
ancestries of residents are Irish, German, and Italian with some Polish, English, and Greek.
Many are long-time residents, although there has been a recent increase in families moving in to
attend the Garden City Schools. The community is described as traditional. Many parents
commute to New York City for work and the area was particularly hard hit by the events of
9/11/01.
High Schools
Hempstead High School (9-12) Steppers at Hempstead HS have won numerous honors and distinctions and have appeared at the Apollo Theater in NYC. Hempstead HS has a Law Club and the Future Teachers of America Program. Hempstead HS participate in HOSTS Help One Student to Succeed program. Hempstead HS is accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges.
201 President Street Hempstead NY 11550 (516) 292 7111
Uniondale High School(9-12) Uniondale High School is a family business. FAMILY means... Fosters growth, Academically challeging, Meaningful teaching, Interaction with parents, Levels of learning are met, Yield the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in a productive society. 933 Goodrich Street Uniondale NY 11553 (516) 560 8831
West Hempstead High School(9-12) West Hempstead High School is committed to offering a comprehensive educational experience that will prepare each student for meaningful post-high school pursuits. Guidance counselors offering students assistance in course selection and career direction. Providing up-to-date information on colleges, universities and programs of interest to all students with specific and particular needs. A full regents program ensuring the high standards and expectations we seek to instill in our students. Offering courses in Math, Science, English Social Studies, Foreign Language, Music, Related Arts, Health and Physical Education. Programs, which offer Advance Placement and College credit, are available in English, Foreign Languages, Math, Science, Social Studies and Art. A comprehensive Music Program including Music Theory, Band, Marching Band, Orchestra, Chorus and Jazz Band.
400 Nassau Blvd. West Hempstead, NY 11552 (516) 489 7738
GardenCityHigh School has been a member of the Middle States Association since 1961 and will soon be evaluated by a Continuous School Improvement evaluation team. Currently, 94.3% of GardenCitySchool graduates go onto higher education and 82.9% graduate with a Regents diploma (45% is the New YorkState average). Currently, 38.9% of students graduate with honors. 170 Rockaway Avenue. Garden City NY 11530 (516) 478 2000
The Garden City Primary School is located at three sites: Hemlock, Homestead and Locust. Each school building serves kindergarten and first grade. The three school buildings work collaboratively, as one school, providing a consistent and quality instructional program that promotes excellence and equity for all students. We, the community of the Garden City Primary School, are dedicated to the academic, social and emotional growth of all children.Our goal and responsibility is to help each child develop an enthusiasm for learning, a respect for self and others, and the skills to become a creative, independent thinker.To achieve this goal, the community of the Garden City Primary School provides a nurturing and challenging environment where diversity is embraced and mutual respect is maintained. Within this environment, we believe that each child will obtain a solid foundation in a rapidly changing world.
