Type Public Principal Samuel Thompson Enrollment 1,373 (as of 2014-15) Phone +1 516-248-3142 Number of students 1,373 | Superintendent Jack Bierwirth Faculty 94.2 FTEs Student to teacher ratio 14.6:1 Mascot The Highlander | |
Similar New Hyde Park Memorial, The Wheatley School, Mineola High School, Roslyn High School, Manhasset Secondary School | ||
Herricks High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school with 1450 students accredited by the New York State Board of Regents and the Middle States Association. The school is located in New Hyde Park, New York, 20 miles east of Manhattan. Jack Bierwirth is the superintendent of the Herricks School District. In 2015, Samuel Thompson became Principal of Herricks High School after Jane Modoono retired.
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- History
- Courses
- Music and theater
- Herricks DECA
- Herricks Model Congress
- Quiz Bowl
- Sports
- Publications
- Notable alumni
- References
Herricks High school is ranked as the 96th best in the nation by "Newsweek and the Daily Beast" which has ranked America's 1000 best high schools. It also ranks as 17th best in New York State.
This school was involved in one of the major Supreme Court rulings affecting prayer in public schools in 1959.
As of the 2014-15 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,373 students and 94.2 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 14.6:1. There were 61 students (4.4% of enrollment) eligible for free lunch and 29 (2.1% of students) eligible for reduced-cost lunch.
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History
Herricks High School stands on Watermelon Hill. The land near the area was a burial ground for the Pearsall family starting in the 17th century, but the burial grounds were later removed.
The High School opened in September 1958 and had its first graduating class in 1960.
Known for the "Herricks Prayer Case, Engel v. Vitale," the Herricks School District (a.k.a. Union Free School District #9) was sued by five district property owners in 1959. "Almighty God, we acknowledge our dependence upon Thee, and we beg Thy blessings upon us, our parents, our teachers and our Country." was recited as a daily procedure on the recommendation of the NY State Board of Regents. This case was decided by the U. S. Supreme Court, which ruled the prayer unconstitutional in 1962.
In 2013, Herricks High School helped celebrate the Herricks School District's 200th anniversary.
Courses
Herricks offers 25 Advanced Placement courses. Over 300 students take AP exams each year. The courses include:
Music and theater
The music department is home to ten different performing ensembles, including several advanced groups: Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, and Chamber Choir.
Herricks is also home to Chapter 1975 of the Tri-M Music Honor Society.
Herricks DECA
Herricks DECA is the largest club in the school.
Herricks Model Congress
Every year, the World Affairs Club organizes the Herricks Model Congress, which is associated with the United Model Congreses.
Quiz Bowl
The Herricks Quiz Bowl team has been successful in the 'Long Island Challenge', a televised trivia contest and show in the tri-state area. Herricks has won the Challenge once.
Sports
Herricks offers the following sports: football, badminton, softball, baseball, tennis, soccer, wrestling, volleyball, lacrosse, basketball, bowling, swimming, track, cricket, and cheerleading teams.
Publications
Publications include the Highlander newspaper, and the OPUS literary magazine.