Canarsie High School serves 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%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the New York state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
344 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
11%
30%
Black
83%
16%
White
3%
40%
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%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Canarsie High School?
The graduation rate of Canarsie High School is 46%, which is lower than the New York state average of 78%.
How many students attend Canarsie High School?
344 students attend Canarsie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Canarsie High School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canarsie High School?
Canarsie High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Canarsie High School offer ?
Canarsie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Canarsie High School part of?
Canarsie High School is part of New York City Geographic District #18 School District.
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