Canarsie High School (Closed 2012)
Canarsie High School served 344 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the New York state average of 67%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the New York state average of 58%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
344 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-64%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)65-69%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
11%
27%
Black
83%
17%
White
3%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)46%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
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