Serving 1,053 students in grades 9-12, High School For Environmental Studies 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 77% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 85% 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: 1,053 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 77% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 98% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
High School For Environmental Studies 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 High School For Environmental Studies is 0.64, 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 is High School For Environmental Studies's ranking?
High School For Environmental Studies is ranked #1595 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?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School For Environmental Studies?
The graduation rate of High School For Environmental Studies is 93%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend High School For Environmental Studies?
1,053 students attend High School For Environmental Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of High School For Environmental Studies students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School For Environmental Studies?
High School For Environmental Studies has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School For Environmental Studies offer ?
High School For Environmental Studies offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is High School For Environmental Studies part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,053 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 77% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 98% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
