Captain Vernon A Richards High School-fire serves 270 students in grades 9-12.
Captain Vernon A Richards High School-fire placed in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the New York state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Captain Vernon A Richards High School-fire ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Captain Vernon A Richards High School-fire's student population of 270 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Captain Vernon A Richards High School-fire is ranked within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Captain Vernon A Richards High School-fire is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#946 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
30%
28%
Black
62%
17%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Captain Vernon A Richards High School-fire's ranking?
Captain Vernon A Richards High School-fire is ranked #946 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Captain Vernon A Richards High School-fire often compared to?
Captain Vernon A Richards High School-fireis often viewed alongside schools like High School For Civil Rights by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Captain Vernon A Richards High School-fire?
The graduation rate of Captain Vernon A Richards High School-fire is 80-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 83%.
How many students attend Captain Vernon A Richards High School-fire?
270 students attend Captain Vernon A Richards High School-fire.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Captain Vernon A Richards High School-fire students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Captain Vernon A Richards High School-fire?
Captain Vernon A Richards High School-fire has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 12:1.
What grades does Captain Vernon A Richards High School-fire offer ?
Captain Vernon A Richards High School-fire offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Captain Vernon A Richards High School-fire part of?
Captain Vernon A Richards High School-fire is part of New York City Geographic District #19 School District.
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