Serving 1,445 students in grades 9-12, Newcomers High 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 1,445 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Graduation Rate
: 75% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Newcomers High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newcomers High School is 0.19, 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newcomers High School?
The graduation rate of Newcomers High School is 75%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Newcomers High School?
1,445 students attend Newcomers High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Newcomers High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newcomers High School?
Newcomers High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Newcomers High School offer ?
Newcomers High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Newcomers High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,445 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Graduation Rate
: 75% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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