Serving 415 students in grades 9-12, Westchester Square Academy ranks in the top 30% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than 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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 415 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Westchester Square Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westchester Square Academy is 0.62, 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.
Westchester Square Academy is ranked #1251 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Westchester Square Academy often compared to?
Westchester Square Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Pelham Lab High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westchester Square Academy?
The graduation rate of Westchester Square Academy is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Westchester Square Academy?
415 students attend Westchester Square Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Westchester Square Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westchester Square Academy?
Westchester Square Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Westchester Square Academy offer ?
Westchester Square Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westchester Square Academy part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 415 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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