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
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(15-16)
6-9%
49%
(15-16)
10-14%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)
3%
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)
63%
26%
Black
(15-16)
29%
18%
White
(15-16)
5%
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
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.

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