Serving 101 students in grades 9-12, School For Excellence ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
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 ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower 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).
The diversity score of School For Excellence is 0.59, 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 ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of School For Excellence?
The graduation rate of School For Excellence is 60-64%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend School For Excellence?
101 students attend School For Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of School For Excellence students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School For Excellence?
School For Excellence has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School For Excellence offer ?
School For Excellence offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School For Excellence part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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