Newcomers High School vs. Academy Of American Studies
Should you attend Newcomers High School or Academy Of American Studies? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
Serving 975 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 11:1 is equal to 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).
Serving 1,363 students in grades 9-12, Academy Of American Studies ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
975 students
1,363 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
80 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
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Overall Testing Rank
#2998 out of 4377 schools in NY (Bottom 50%)
#507 out of 4377 schools in NY (Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
94%
(Top 10% in NY)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
65-69%
(Top 20% in NY)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
≥99%
(Top 1% in NY)
Graduation Rate
75%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
≥99%
(Top 1% in NY)
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Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
266
396
Grade 10 Students
359
375
Grade 11 Students
229
369
Grade 12 Students
121
222
Ungraded Students
-
1
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