About the School
Herricks High School is a public high school located in New Hyde Park, Nassau County, New York, serving grades 9??2 with approximately 1,500 students. It is the only high school in the Herricks Union Free School District and is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents and the Middle States Association. The school received the National Blue Ribbon distinction in 2017 and is recognized for its competitive and multicultural student body, with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes core subjects, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, arts education, physical education, and athletics. Herricks High School focuses on college preparation and skill development, achieving high proficiency rates in state tests, with 94% of students proficient in math and 98% in reading. The school serves local families and ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores, making it an appealing choice for academically motiv