Serving 354 students in grades 9-12, Academy For Conservation And The Environment ranks in the top 20% 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 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
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 Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Conservation And The Environment ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Academy For Conservation And The Environment's student population of 354 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy For Conservation And The Environment ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Conservation And The Environment is 0.51, 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
#583 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
68%
16%
White
6%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Conservation And The Environment's ranking?
Academy For Conservation And The Environment is ranked #583 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Academy For Conservation And The Environment often compared to?
Academy For Conservation And The Environmentis often viewed alongside schools like Midwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Conservation And The Environment?
The graduation rate of Academy For Conservation And The Environment is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Academy For Conservation And The Environment?
354 students attend Academy For Conservation And The Environment.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Academy For Conservation And The Environment students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For Conservation And The Environment?
Academy For Conservation And The Environment has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy For Conservation And The Environment offer ?
Academy For Conservation And The Environment offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy For Conservation And The Environment part of?
Academy For Conservation And The Environment is part of New York City Geographic District #18 School District.
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