Serving 347 students in grades 9-12, College Academy 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 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 347 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: College Academy serves a large attendance zone in New York, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Most students typically travel 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 12.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 30.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
College Academy's student population of 347 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
347 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
College Academy 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 College Academy is 0.24, 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
#3529 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
87%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is College Academy's ranking?
College Academy is ranked #3529 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are College Academy often compared to?
College Academyis often viewed alongside schools like High School For Law & Public Service by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of College Academy?
The graduation rate of College Academy is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend College Academy?
347 students attend College Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of College Academy students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of College Academy?
College Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does College Academy offer ?
College Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is College Academy part of?
College Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 6.
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