Serving 61 students in grades 9-12, Orchard View Alternative High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). 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 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
The diversity score of Orchard View Alternative High School is 0.58, 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?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orchard View Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Orchard View Alternative High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Orchard View Alternative High School?
61 students attend Orchard View Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Orchard View Alternative High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard View Alternative High School?
Orchard View Alternative High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Orchard View Alternative High School offer ?
Orchard View Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Orchard View Alternative High School part of?
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