Global Neighborhood Secondary School (Closed 2023)

216 E 120th St
New York, NY 10035
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 109 students in grades 6-8, Global Neighborhood Secondary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the New York state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
109 students
This chart displays total students of Global Neighborhood Secondary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Global Neighborhood Secondary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Global Neighborhood Secondary School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(15-16)
6-9%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Global Neighborhood Secondary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
(15-16)
10-14%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Global Neighborhood Secondary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Global Neighborhood Secondary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)
3%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Global Neighborhood Secondary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hispanic
(15-16)
63%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Global Neighborhood Secondary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Black
(15-16)
29%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Global Neighborhood Secondary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
(15-16)
5%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Global Neighborhood Secondary School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Global Neighborhood Secondary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Global Neighborhood Secondary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Global Neighborhood Secondary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
How many students attend Global Neighborhood Secondary School?
109 students attend Global Neighborhood Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Global Neighborhood Secondary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Global Neighborhood Secondary School?
Global Neighborhood Secondary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Global Neighborhood Secondary School offer ?
Global Neighborhood Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Global Neighborhood Secondary School part of?
Global Neighborhood Secondary School is part of New York City Geographic District # 4 School District.

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