West Hempstead Secondary School in West Hempstead, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

West Hempstead Secondary School is a suburban public school in West Hempstead, New York that is part of West Hempstead Union Free School District. It serves 797 students in grades 7 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.6:1. Its teachers have had 38 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 7 - 12

797 Students

48 Teachers

400 Nassau Blvd

West Hempstead, NY 11552 View local requests

http://www.whufsd.com

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West Hempstead Secondary School Demographics

61%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

75%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

West Hempstead Secondary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 19, 2026

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