Serving 2,256 students in grades 9-12, Curtis High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,256 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Graduation Rate
: 75% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 76% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 95% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Curtis High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Curtis High School is 0.66, 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?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Curtis High School?
The graduation rate of Curtis High School is 75%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Curtis High School?
2,256 students attend Curtis High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Curtis High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Curtis High School?
Curtis High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Curtis High School offer ?
Curtis High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Curtis High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,256 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Graduation Rate
: 75% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 76% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 95% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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