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%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
45%
29%
Black
45%
16%
White
7%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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