Acorn Community High School (Closed 2023)

561 Grand Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Acorn Community High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was higher than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the New York state average of 52%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
156 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(18-19)
70-79%
54%
(18-19)
≥90%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(19-20)
1%
1%
Asian
(19-20)
3%
9%
Hispanic
(19-20)
13%
27%
Black
(19-20)
79%
17%
White
(19-20)
2%
43%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
1%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
1%
3%
n/a
(19-20)
70-79%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
83%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
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?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Acorn Community High School?
The graduation rate of Acorn Community High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 83%.
How many students attend Acorn Community High School?
156 students attend Acorn Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Acorn Community High School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Acorn Community High School offer ?
Acorn Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Acorn Community High School part of?
Acorn Community High School is part of New York City Geographic District #13 School District.

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