Serving 1,103 students in grades 9-12, High School For Environmental Studies ranks in the top 10% 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 89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher 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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,103 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School For Environmental Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
High School For Environmental Studies's student population of 1,103 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
High School For Environmental Studies ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School For Environmental Studies 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#344 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
60%
29%
Black
13%
16%
White
11%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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 is High School For Environmental Studies's ranking?
High School For Environmental Studies is ranked #344 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School For Environmental Studies?
The graduation rate of High School For Environmental Studies is 89%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend High School For Environmental Studies?
1,103 students attend High School For Environmental Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of High School For Environmental Studies students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School For Environmental Studies?
High School For Environmental Studies has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School For Environmental Studies offer ?
High School For Environmental Studies offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is High School For Environmental Studies part of?
High School For Environmental Studies is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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