Serving 481 students in grades 9-12, Excelsior Preparatory High School ranks in the top 50% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 481 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Excelsior Preparatory High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Excelsior Preparatory High School is 0.36, 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Excelsior Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of Excelsior Preparatory High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Excelsior Preparatory High School?
481 students attend Excelsior Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Excelsior Preparatory High School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excelsior Preparatory High School?
Excelsior Preparatory High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Excelsior Preparatory High School offer ?
Excelsior Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Excelsior Preparatory High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 481 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
