Serving 130 students in grades 9-12, Crotona Academy High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the New York state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
130 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥90%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥80%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
58%
31%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
38%
15%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
55%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
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?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crotona Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Crotona Academy High School is 50%, which is lower than the New York state average of 82%.
How many students attend Crotona Academy High School?
130 students attend Crotona Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Crotona Academy High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crotona Academy High School?
Crotona Academy High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Crotona Academy High School offer ?
Crotona Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Crotona Academy High School part of?
Crotona Academy High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 7.
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