Serving 262 students in grades 9-12, Humanities Preparatory Academy 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 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (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 88% 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: 262 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Humanities Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Humanities Preparatory Academy's student population of 262 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Humanities Preparatory Academy 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 Humanities Preparatory Academy is 0.62, 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
#626 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
58%
29%
Black
16%
16%
White
12%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
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 Humanities Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Humanities Preparatory Academy is ranked #626 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Humanities Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Humanities Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Hudson High School Of Learning Technologies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Humanities Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Humanities Preparatory Academy is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Humanities Preparatory Academy?
262 students attend Humanities Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Humanities Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Humanities Preparatory Academy?
Humanities Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Humanities Preparatory Academy offer ?
Humanities Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Humanities Preparatory Academy part of?
Humanities Preparatory Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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