Serving 1,162 students in grades 9-12, Atlas 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 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)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,162 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Newcomers High School serves an attendance zone of approximately 109.3 square miles in Long Island City, NY, with students typically living 15-20 minutes away and an average distance of 8.4 miles to the zone's edge, which extends up to 15 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Atlas's student population of 1,162 students has grown by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 123 teachers has grown by 101% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,162 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Rankings
Atlas 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 Atlas is 0.22, 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
#3281 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
88%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)73.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atlas's ranking?
Atlas is ranked #3281 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Atlas often compared to?
Atlasis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Of Finance And Enterprise, Academy Of American Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Atlas?
The graduation rate of Atlas is 75-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Atlas?
1,162 students attend Atlas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Atlas students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Atlas?
Atlas has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Atlas offer ?
Atlas offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Atlas part of?
Atlas is part of New York City Geographic District #30.
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