Serving 241 students in grades 9-12, New Dawn Charter High 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 is 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 15-19% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Dawn Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
New Dawn Charter High School's student population of 241 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Dawn Charter High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Dawn Charter High School is 0.56, 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
#3080 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
33%
29%
Black
58%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
15-19%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Dawn Charter High School's ranking?
New Dawn Charter High School is ranked #3080 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Dawn Charter High School?
The graduation rate of New Dawn Charter High School is 15-19%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend New Dawn Charter High School?
241 students attend New Dawn Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of New Dawn Charter High School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Dawn Charter High School?
New Dawn Charter High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Dawn Charter High School offer ?
New Dawn Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New Dawn Charter High School part of?
New Dawn Charter High School is part of New Dawn Charter High School District.
In what neighborhood is New Dawn Charter High School located?
New Dawn Charter High School is located in the Carroll Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in Carroll Gardens.
School Reviews
1 10/29/2016
I am interested in charter school for my son right now he is in St.Gregory the Great Catholic Academy in the 7th grade he has one more year to go before graduates from there soiam starting to lok from now for some new school for him. I was wondering if you could help me narrow it down.
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