Serving 409 students in grades 9-12, Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School ranks in the top 20% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School's student population of 409 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 85% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School is 0.35, 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
#869 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
80%
30%
Black
12%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School's ranking?
Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School is ranked #869 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School often compared to?
Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Urban Assembly School For Collaborative Healthcare, Academy Of Innovative Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School?
The graduation rate of Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School?
409 students attend Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School?
Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School offer ?
Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School part of?
Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School is part of New York City Geographic District #19 School District.
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