Serving 728 students in grades 9-12, Newcomers High School ranks in the top 50% 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 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 728 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newcomers High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Newcomers High School's student population of 728 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
728 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Newcomers 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 Newcomers High School is 0.35, 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
#1979 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
80%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
5%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Newcomers High School's ranking?
Newcomers High School is ranked #1979 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Newcomers High School often compared to?
Newcomers High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Of American Studies, Academy Of Finance And Enterprise by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newcomers High School?
The graduation rate of Newcomers High School is 81%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Newcomers High School?
728 students attend Newcomers High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Newcomers High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newcomers High School?
Newcomers High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Newcomers High School offer ?
Newcomers High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Newcomers High School part of?
Newcomers High School is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.
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