Serving 344 students in grades 9-12, Essex Street Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
The diversity score of Essex Street Academy is 0.73, which is more 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Essex Street Academy?
The graduation rate of Essex Street Academy is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Essex Street Academy?
344 students attend Essex Street Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Essex Street Academy students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Essex Street Academy?
Essex Street Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Essex Street Academy offer ?
Essex Street Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Essex Street Academy part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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