Serving 393 students in grades 10-12, High School 560 City-as-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 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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: 10-12
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 40% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School 560 City-as-school ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
High School 560 City-as-school's student population of 393 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
High School 560 City-as-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 High School 560 City-as-school is 0.69, 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
#1383 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
46%
29%
Black
29%
16%
White
14%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 560 City-as-school's ranking?
High School 560 City-as-school is ranked #1383 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School 560 City-as-school?
The graduation rate of High School 560 City-as-school is 40%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend High School 560 City-as-school?
393 students attend High School 560 City-as-school.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of High School 560 City-as-school students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School 560 City-as-school?
High School 560 City-as-school has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School 560 City-as-school offer ?
High School 560 City-as-school offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is High School 560 City-as-school part of?
High School 560 City-as-school is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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