Serving 404 students in grades 9-12, High School For Health Careers & Sciences ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School For Health Careers & Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
High School For Health Careers & Sciences's student population of 404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
High School For Health Careers & Sciences ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School For Health Careers & Sciences is 0.34, 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
#1664 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
80%
29%
Black
14%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School For Health Careers & Sciences's ranking?
High School For Health Careers & Sciences is ranked #1664 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are High School For Health Careers & Sciences often compared to?
High School For Health Careers & Sciencesis often viewed alongside schools like High School For Law & Public Service by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School For Health Careers & Sciences?
The graduation rate of High School For Health Careers & Sciences is 75-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend High School For Health Careers & Sciences?
404 students attend High School For Health Careers & Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of High School For Health Careers & Sciences students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School For Health Careers & Sciences?
High School For Health Careers & Sciences has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School For Health Careers & Sciences offer ?
High School For Health Careers & Sciences offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is High School For Health Careers & Sciences part of?
High School For Health Careers & Sciences is part of New York City Geographic District # 6 School District.
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