Herricks Public Schools

What Herricks Public Schools does

Herricks Public Schools, officially the Herricks Union Free School District, is a public K-12 school district headquartered in New Hyde Park, Nassau County, New York. Founded in 1813, it is one of the earliest school districts in New York State and operates five campuses: three elementary schools (Center Street, Denton Avenue, and Searingtown, serving K-5), Herricks Middle School (grades 6-8), and Herricks High School (grades 9-12). The district employs approximately 492 staff members and serves a highly diverse student body reflecting 69 home languages. Herricks is a recognized National Blue Ribbon School and was named a 2026 Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation.

Name

Herricks Public Schools

Legal name

Herricks Union Free School District

Website

https://herricks.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1813

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Herricks Public Schools is a public K-12 school district in New Hyde Park, Nassau County, NY, operating five schools serving PreK-12 resident students tuition-free, with ~492 staff and a student body speaking 69 languages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Title I & Compensatory Education Programs (EDAJAGAJ), Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Pre-kindergarten programs
• Student support services
• Gifted education programs
• Dual language immersion

Headquarters

HQ city

New Hyde Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding (Taxpayer-Funded): Herricks Public Schools is a public school district funded primarily through local property taxes, New York State aid, and federal funding. There is no tuition charged to district residents for K-12 education. Additional revenue is generated through fees for optional programs such as Universal Pre-Kindergarten (which requires state grant funding), school lunch programs, and community use of facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Herricks Public Schools is a state-funded public K-12 school district operating five schools (three elementary K-5, one middle 6-8, one high 9-12) that delivers tuition-free academic instruction, social-emotional learning, dual language immersion, gifted and talented programming, athletics, and fine arts to resident students in Nassau County. Specialized programs include Universal Pre-Kindergarten (state-funded, lottery-based), the Gemini Gifted and Talented program, Spanish Dual Language Immersion, Shelter Rock Academy alternative program, and a comprehensive Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum supported by mental health partnerships.

Product overview

Herricks Public Schools is a public school district offering a comprehensive K-12 educational program across five schools: three elementary schools (K-5), one middle school (6-8), and one high school (9-12). The district provides core academic instruction aligned with New York State standards, enhanced by specialized programs including the Gemini gifted and talented program, Dual Language Immersion (Spanish), and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum. Supporting programs include athletics (high school and middle school), fine arts (music, art, theater), and Shelter Rock Academy for students with unique learning needs. The district also operates a Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program for four-year-old residents. Educational technology integration includes Infinite Campus for student information management, ParentSquare for family communication, and Classlink for single sign-on access to digital resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Herricks High School: High school serving grades 9-12
• Herricks Middle School
• Center Street Elementary
• Denton Avenue Elementary
• Searingtown Elementary
• Shelter Rock Academy
• Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK)

Products and services

• Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Full-day Universal Pre-Kindergarten program for four-year-old district residents, operated by Harbor Child Care at the Herricks Community Center. Funded by a New York State grant; placement is lottery-based due to limited state-funded seats. Free to participating district-resident families.
• Elementary School Program (K-5) Standards-based K-5 elementary education delivered across three schools (Center Street, Denton Avenue, Searingtown) for district-resident children. Includes social-emotional learning, dual language immersion in Spanish, and gifted and talented programming. Free to district residents.
• Herricks Middle School (Grades 6-8) Middle school education for grades 6-8 at Herricks Middle School, providing core academics, exploratory subjects, athletics, extracurricular activities, and social-emotional support to prepare students for the transition to high school.
• Herricks High School (Grades 9-12) Comprehensive four-year high school program for grades 9-12 offering college-preparatory curriculum aligned with NYS P-12 Learning Standards, AP coursework, Regents exams, NCAA eligibility support, athletics, fine arts, and extensive extracurricular activities. Includes Shelter Rock Academy alternative program.
• Gemini Gifted and Talented Program Differentiated gifted and talented programming for identified students K-12, offering enriched instruction, advanced coursework, and specialized learning opportunities across all five schools.
• Spanish Dual Language Immersion Two-way dual language immersion program in Spanish offered at the elementary level, developing bilingualism and biliteracy alongside mastery of academic content standards.
• Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Program Comprehensive K-12 Social Emotional Learning program built on five core competencies (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, responsible decision-making), supported by dedicated mental health support staff and a partnership with Northwell Behavioral Health Services.
• Shelter Rock Academy Alternative educational program within Herricks High School providing specialized academic support, flexible scheduling, and individualized pathways for students with unique learning needs.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive interscholastic athletics program including fall, winter, and spring sports for high school and middle school students, competing in Nassau County Section VIII as the Highlanders. Includes youth athletic programs (Flag Football and other youth leagues) organized via Herricks Athletic Boosters.
• Fine Arts Program Visual arts, music (band, chorus, orchestra), theater, and performing arts programs across all grade levels. Recognized as a 2026 Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation.

Quantifiable outcome

• One of the earliest school districts in New York State (established 1813)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Harbor Child CarecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHarbor Child Care operates the Herricks Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program, which is located on the main floor of the Herricks Community Center. The UPK program is a full-day program entirely funded by a New York State grant. Harbor Child Care handles scheduling, teacher assignments, and orientation for UPK students.
• Northwell Behavioral Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHerricks Schools partnered with Northwell Behavioral Health Services to provide timely access to mental health services for school-aged children and adolescents (ages 5-18) who need urgent mental health support. Northwell provides a Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center, parent education handouts, and a CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) Parent Skills Group program.
• Sid Jacobson JCC (Jewish Community Center)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSid Jacobson JCC provides after-school enrichment programs at all three Herricks elementary schools. Offerings include athletics and fitness, arts, technology, and mind-building activities, working with specialists from the community to deliver quality programming on-site.
• North Shore Child and Family GuidanceminorOthersCommunity-based, non-profit mental health center serving families with children from birth to age 24. Provides bilingual mental health and chemical dependency services, behavior management, parent education, medication management, and psychological and psychiatric evaluations.
• Cohen Children's Medical CenterminorOthersPediatric Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center providing walk-in evaluations and treatment for children and adolescents (ages 5-17) experiencing behavioral health crises. Services include crisis psychotherapy, evidence-based screening, care coordination, and referral to follow-up care.
• SAFE Center (The Safe Center LI)minorOthersThe SAFE Center provides comprehensive services for trauma victims and their families, including 24-hour hotline, child advocacy center services, crisis intervention, individual/family/emergency counseling, legal advocacy, safe housing, and community education programs.
• FinalsitecoreTechnology or IntegrationFinalsite provides the district's website platform (herricks.org), powering the public-facing website,Intranet communications, and digital content management across all district and school pages.
• Infinite CampuscoreTechnology or IntegrationInfinite Campus serves as the district's student information system (SIS), powering the parent and student portal, online registration, and student data management across all five schools.
• NWEA (Measures of Academic Progress)coreTechnology or IntegrationNWEA provides the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) assessment system used district-wide for universal screening and progress monitoring to support RTI/MTSS instructional decision-making.
• Final FormscoreTechnology or IntegrationFinal Forms is the digital platform used for managing student athletic participation forms, health examination records, immunization documentation, and related compliance requirements for all interscholastic sports.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HerricksHS1
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@dr.tonysinanis-superintend8572
• Instagraminstagram.com/herrickspublicschools/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sawyer-technical-materials-llc

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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