Serving 142 students in grades 9-12, New Directions Secondary School ranks in the bottom 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 <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 lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 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 and Black).
The diversity score of New Directions Secondary School is 0.49, 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?
<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 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Directions Secondary School?
The graduation rate of New Directions Secondary School is 30-39%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend New Directions Secondary School?
142 students attend New Directions Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of New Directions Secondary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Directions Secondary School?
New Directions Secondary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Directions Secondary School offer ?
New Directions Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New Directions Secondary School part of?
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