Serving 455 students in grades 9-12, Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 455 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Graduation Rate
: 40-44% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers 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 Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers is 0.46, 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 Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers's ranking?
Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers is ranked #2168 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?
40-49% 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 Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers?
The graduation rate of Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers is 40-44%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers?
455 students attend Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers?
Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers offer ?
Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 455 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Graduation Rate
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
