High School Of Graphic Communication Arts (Closed 2021)

439 W 49th St
New York, NY 10019
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 139 students in grades 9-12, High School Of Graphic Communication Arts ranks in the top 20% 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 was 80-84% (which was higher than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the New York state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
139 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
(15-16)
80-84%
49%
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(15-16)
90-94%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)
1%
9%
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Hispanic
(15-16)
54%
26%
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Black
(15-16)
42%
18%
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White
(15-16)
n/a
44%
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Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
3%
2%
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n/a
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(15-16)
45-49%
81%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School Of Graphic Communication Arts?
The graduation rate of High School Of Graphic Communication Arts is 45-49%, which is lower than the New York state average of 81%.
How many students attend High School Of Graphic Communication Arts?
139 students attend High School Of Graphic Communication Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of High School Of Graphic Communication Arts students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School Of Graphic Communication Arts?
High School Of Graphic Communication Arts has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School Of Graphic Communication Arts offer ?
High School Of Graphic Communication Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is High School Of Graphic Communication Arts part of?
High School Of Graphic Communication Arts is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.

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