Serving 256 students in grades 9-12, Facing History School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 256 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Facing History 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 Facing History School is 0.41, 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.
Facing History School is ranked #1943 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Facing History School?
The graduation rate of Facing History School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Facing History School?
256 students attend Facing History School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Facing History School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Facing History School?
Facing History School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Facing History School offer ?
Facing History School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Facing History School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 256 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
