Achieve Alternative High School

226 Linda Ave
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Bottom 50%
Serving 31 students in grades 3-12, Achieve Alternative 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%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 3-12
  • Enrollment: 31 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in NY)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Achieve Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Achieve Alternative High School's student population of 31 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
31 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Achieve Alternative High School is 0.60, 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)
(16-17)
≤20%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Achieve Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
(16-17)
≤20%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Achieve Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
45%
29%
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Black
45%
16%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Achieve Alternative High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
7%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
This chart display the diversity score of Achieve Alternative High School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(18-19)
<50%
83%
This chart display graduation rate of Achieve Alternative High School and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Achieve Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Achieve Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Achieve Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Achieve Alternative High School is 50%, which is lower than the New York state average of 83%.
How many students attend Achieve Alternative High School?
31 students attend Achieve Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Achieve Alternative High School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Achieve Alternative High School?
Achieve Alternative High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Achieve Alternative High School offer ?
Achieve Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 3-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Achieve Alternative High School part of?
Achieve Alternative High School is part of Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 3-12
  • Enrollment: 31 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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