Washington Heights Academy

202 Sherman Ave
New York, NY 10034
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Washington Heights Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 531 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Washington Heights Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Washington Heights Academy's student population of 531 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
531 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Washington Heights Academy 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 Washington Heights Academy is 0.12, 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
This School
State Level (NY)
#1554 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-59%
55%
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≥80%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
94%
29%
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Black
2%
16%
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White
2%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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0.12
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Washington Heights Academy's ranking?
Washington Heights Academy is ranked #1554 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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Washington Heights Academy?
531 students attend Washington Heights Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Washington Heights Academy students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Heights Academy?
Washington Heights Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Washington Heights Academy offer ?
Washington Heights Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington Heights Academy part of?
Washington Heights Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 6 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 531 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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