Hillside Arts & Letters Academy

167-01 Gothic Dr
Jamaica, NY 11432
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 420 students in grades 9-12, Hillside Arts & Letters Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hillside Arts & Letters Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Hillside Arts & Letters Academy's student population of 420 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
420 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Hillside Arts & Letters 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 Hillside Arts & Letters Academy is 0.71, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
#590 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
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80-84%
55%
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80-84%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
4%
1%
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Asian
17%
10%
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Hispanic
35%
29%
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Black
38%
16%
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White
2%
41%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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90-94%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hillside Arts & Letters Academy's ranking?
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy is ranked #590 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Hillside Arts & Letters Academy often compared to?
Hillside Arts & Letters Academyis often viewed alongside schools like High School For Community Leadership, Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hillside Arts & Letters Academy?
The graduation rate of Hillside Arts & Letters Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Hillside Arts & Letters Academy?
420 students attend Hillside Arts & Letters Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Hillside Arts & Letters Academy students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillside Arts & Letters Academy?
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hillside Arts & Letters Academy offer ?
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillside Arts & Letters Academy part of?
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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