Serving 21 students in grades 2-12, Achieve Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the New York state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the New York state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
21 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
43%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
34.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
55%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
5%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Achieve Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Achieve Alternative High School is 50%, which is lower than the New York state average of 83%.
How many students attend Achieve Alternative High School?
21 students attend Achieve Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Achieve Alternative High School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Achieve Alternative High School?
Achieve Alternative High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Achieve Alternative High School offer ?
Achieve Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 2-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Achieve Alternative High School part of?
Achieve Alternative High School is part of Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District.
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