The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the New York state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the New York state average of 60%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (11-12)
225 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)30-34%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)30-34%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(11-12)1%
1%
Asian
(11-12)3%
9%
Hispanic
(11-12)7%
23%
Black
(11-12)89%
18%
White
(11-12)n/a
48%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
73%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% NY state average).
How many students attend Academy Of Business And Community Development?
225 students attend Academy Of Business And Community Development.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Academy Of Business And Community Development students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What school district is Academy Of Business And Community Development part of?
Academy Of Business And Community Development is part of New York City Geographic District #13 School District.
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