Serving 232 students in grades 9-12, Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School's student population of 232 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School is 0.54, 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
#1003 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
32%
30%
Black
60%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School's ranking?
Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School is ranked #1003 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School often compared to?
Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High Schoolis 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School?
The graduation rate of Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School?
232 students attend Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School?
Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School offer ?
Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School part of?
Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School is part of New York City Geographic District #19 School District.
In what neighborhood is Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School located?
Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School is located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 41 other public schools located in East New York.
School Reviews
Review Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
