Serving 1,971 students in grades 9-12, William Cullen Bryant 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 top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher 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 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: 1,971 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 97% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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William Cullen Bryant High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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William Cullen Bryant High School's student population of 1,971 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 151 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,971 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
151 teachers
Students by Grade
William Cullen Bryant High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Cullen Bryant High School 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1861 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
19%
10%
Hispanic
60%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
10%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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William Cullen Bryant High School is ranked #1861 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of William Cullen Bryant High School?
The graduation rate of William Cullen Bryant High School is 87%, which is equal to the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend William Cullen Bryant High School?
1,971 students attend William Cullen Bryant High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of William Cullen Bryant High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Cullen Bryant High School?
William Cullen Bryant High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does William Cullen Bryant High School offer ?
William Cullen Bryant High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William Cullen Bryant High School part of?
William Cullen Bryant High School is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.
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