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West Hempstead School District
West Hempstead is a fine, centrally located community offering many facilities, services and organizations, including the West Hempstead Union Free School District dedicated to the success of students based on the highest standards of excellence in education with an educational atmosphere striving to build lifelong learners.
The district recognizes the unique value of each student, who will be challenged to achieve mastery in all subject areas developing positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others, as well as enabling students to demonstrate proficiency.
West Hempstead School District implements the expanded “No Child Left Behind” legislation, adopting and revising new student management system to monitor student progress, utilizing data to assist all students to meet or exceed New York State academic standards.
Teachers at all the schools in this district are highly qualified, enforcing the district's discipline code to maintain safety, ensuring an optimum learning and social environment, maintaining effective communication with the Island Park Community. |
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| Central Office Address: |
252 Chestnut Street
West Hempstead NY, 11552 |
| Contact Number: |
5163903120 |
| District Superintendent: |
Carol D. Eisenberg |
| Spending Per Student: |
$17,204 |
| General Education Spending: |
$22,027,782 |
| Special Education Spending: |
$8,729,867 |
| Percent Spent On Instruction: |
76.8% |
| Average Teacher Salary: |
$83,546 |
| Student Dropout Rate: |
0.7% |
| Students Receiving Reduced/Free Lunch: |
18.6% |
| Students With Limited English Skills: |
4.6% |
| Graduates Receiving Regents Diplomas: |
76% |
| Graduates Receiving Advanced Diplomas: |
52% |
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| 2008/2009 Budget: |
$52,607,660 |
| % Change From Previous Year: |
3.63% |
| Voting: |
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| Budget Status: |
Passed |
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| District teacher data and statistics |
| Average class size |
12.9 |
| Average teacher salary |
$83,546 |
| Annual teacher turnover rate |
8.3% |
| Teachers with permanent certification |
80.3% |
| Teachers with provisional status |
18.1% |
| Minority teachers |
2.7% |
| Median years experience teaching |
16 |
| Teachers with master's degree plus 30 hours or doctorate |
50.3% |
| Position |
Total Salary* |
Position |
Total Salary* |
| Number of district employees making > $100,000 a year: 18 |
| Superintendent of Schools |
$229,913 |
Assistant Superintendent |
$141,000 |
| Asst Supt for Business & Ops |
$139,492 |
George Washington Principal |
$128,031 |
| High School Principal |
$125,538 |
Cornwell Avenue Principal |
$120,703 |
| Middle School Principal |
$120,703 |
Chairman of Business & Lang |
$114,127 |
| Director of Physical Educatio |
$104,279 |
Director of Music |
$102,778 |
| Director of Math, Computer |
$102,778 |
Director of Science |
$102,778 |
| Director of Social Studies |
$102,778 |
Director of Guidance |
$102,778 |
| Director of English |
$102,778 |
Director of Chestnut St Schoo |
$102,778 |
| Director of Related Arts |
$102,778 |
High School Asst Principal |
$102,060 |
* - includes salary + bonuses |
All schools in district:
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