Serving 61 students in grades 9-12, Harvey Milk High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harvey Milk High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Harvey Milk High School's student population of 61 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harvey Milk High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harvey Milk High School is 0.59, 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
#1999 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
57%
29%
Black
28%
16%
White
8%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harvey Milk High School's ranking?
Harvey Milk High School is ranked #1999 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Harvey Milk High School often compared to?
Harvey Milk High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stuyvesant High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harvey Milk High School?
The graduation rate of Harvey Milk High School is 30-39%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Harvey Milk High School?
61 students attend Harvey Milk High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Harvey Milk High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harvey Milk High School?
Harvey Milk High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harvey Milk High School offer ?
Harvey Milk High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harvey Milk High School part of?
Harvey Milk High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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