Serving 460 students in grades 9-12, City Polytechnic High School 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 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
City Polytechnic High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
City Polytechnic High School's student population of 460 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
City Polytechnic High School 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 City Polytechnic 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
#540 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
27%
29%
Black
58%
16%
White
5%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is City Polytechnic High School's ranking?
City Polytechnic High School is ranked #540 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are City Polytechnic High School often compared to?
City Polytechnic High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pathways In Technology Early College High School (P-tech) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of City Polytechnic High School?
The graduation rate of City Polytechnic High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend City Polytechnic High School?
460 students attend City Polytechnic High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of City Polytechnic High School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of City Polytechnic High School?
City Polytechnic High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does City Polytechnic High School offer ?
City Polytechnic High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is City Polytechnic High School part of?
City Polytechnic High School is part of New York City Geographic District #13 School District.
In what neighborhood is City Polytechnic High School located?
City Polytechnic High School is located in the Downtown Brooklyn neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 10 other public schools located in Downtown Brooklyn.
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