Serving 271 students in grades 9-12, Orchard Collegiate Academy 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 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Orchard Collegiate Academy 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 Orchard Collegiate Academy is 0.63, 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.
Orchard Collegiate Academy is ranked #1402 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orchard Collegiate Academy?
The graduation rate of Orchard Collegiate Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Orchard Collegiate Academy?
271 students attend Orchard Collegiate Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Orchard Collegiate Academy students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 3% 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 Orchard Collegiate Academy?
Orchard Collegiate Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Orchard Collegiate Academy offer ?
Orchard Collegiate Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Orchard Collegiate Academy part of?
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