Serving 21 students in grades 2-12, Achieve Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
The diversity score of Achieve Alternative High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Achieve Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Achieve Alternative High School is 50%, which is lower than the New York state average of 83%.
How many students attend Achieve Alternative High School?
21 students attend Achieve Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Achieve Alternative High School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Achieve Alternative High School?
Achieve Alternative High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Achieve Alternative High School offer ?
Achieve Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 2-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Achieve Alternative High School part of?
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