Serving 109 students in grades 9-12, Frances Perkins 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%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the New York state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the New York state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥80%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥80%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
27%
29%
Black
65%
16%
White
4%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)60-79%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frances Perkins Academy?
The graduation rate of Frances Perkins Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 82%.
How many students attend Frances Perkins Academy?
109 students attend Frances Perkins Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Frances Perkins Academy students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frances Perkins Academy?
Frances Perkins Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frances Perkins Academy offer ?
Frances Perkins Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Frances Perkins Academy part of?
Frances Perkins Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #14 School District.
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