Stuyvesant High School

345 Chambers St
New York, NY 10282
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 3,323 students in grades 9-12, Stuyvesant High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1% in NY)
  • : Top 1%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : 96% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Stuyvesant High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Stuyvesant High School's student population of 3,323 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 163 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,323 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
163 teachers
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School Rankings

Stuyvesant High School ranks within the top 1% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stuyvesant High School is 0.46, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
#7 out of 4093 schools
(Top 1%)
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≥99%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Stuyvesant High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
96%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Stuyvesant High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
71%
10%
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Hispanic
4%
29%
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Black
2%
16%
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White
18%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
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≥99%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of Stuyvesant High School and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stuyvesant High School's ranking?
Stuyvesant High School is ranked #7 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 96% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stuyvesant High School?
The graduation rate of Stuyvesant High School is 99%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Stuyvesant High School?
3,323 students attend Stuyvesant High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Stuyvesant High School students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stuyvesant High School?
Stuyvesant High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Stuyvesant High School offer ?
Stuyvesant High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stuyvesant High School part of?

School Reviews

4   2/16/2023
Class of 1957.A great educational experience. Great teachers and great friends were made in my years at Stuy. I am still very active with my Class of ''57 and am very proud of my experiences there. I can't say enough about it and am very pleased with all I have done.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jay Gingold
5   9/11/2010
This school is excellent and one of the best in america.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - ife4l

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : 96% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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