Serving 147 students in grades 9-12, American Sign Language & English Secondary 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 is 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: The American Sign Language & English Secondary School serves an attendance zone covering approximately 468.2 square miles in New York, NY, with typical drive times of 20-30 minutes and distances from the school to the zone edge averaging 12.1 miles, reaching up to 22.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
American Sign Language & English Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
American Sign Language & English Secondary School's student population of 147 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
147 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Year Founded
1908
School Rankings
American Sign Language & English Secondary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of American Sign Language & English Secondary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4229 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
72%
31%
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Black
16%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
5%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Sign Language & English Secondary School's ranking?
American Sign Language & English Secondary School is ranked #4229 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are American Sign Language & English Secondary School often compared to?
American Sign Language & English Secondary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like 47 American Sign Language And English Lower School, Baruch College Campus High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of American Sign Language & English Secondary School?
The graduation rate of American Sign Language & English Secondary School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend American Sign Language & English Secondary School?
147 students attend American Sign Language & English Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of American Sign Language & English Secondary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of American Sign Language & English Secondary School?
American Sign Language & English Secondary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does American Sign Language & English Secondary School offer ?
American Sign Language & English Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is American Sign Language & English Secondary School part of?
American Sign Language & English Secondary School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
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