Serving 507 students in grades 9-12, Griffith Institute High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Griffith Institute High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Griffith Institute High School is 0.12, 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?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Griffith Institute High School?
The graduation rate of Griffith Institute High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Griffith Institute High School?
507 students attend Griffith Institute High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Griffith Institute High School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Griffith Institute High School?
Griffith Institute High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Griffith Institute High School offer ?
Griffith Institute High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Griffith Institute High School part of?
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