Serving 1,418 students in grades 9-12, Sunset Park High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 96% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Sunset Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Sunset Park High School's student population of 1,418 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
Students by Grade
Sunset Park 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 Sunset Park High School is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2801 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
70%
29%
Black
7%
16%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Sunset Park High School is ranked #2801 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sunset Park High School?
The graduation rate of Sunset Park High School is 88%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sunset Park High School?
1,418 students attend Sunset Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sunset Park High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Park High School?
Sunset Park High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sunset Park High School offer ?
Sunset Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset Park High School part of?
Sunset Park High School is part of New York City Geographic District #15 School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunset Park High School located?
Sunset Park High School is located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 24 other public schools located in Sunset Park.
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