Dr Freddie Thomas High School (Closed 2016)
Dr Freddie Thomas High School served 194 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 48%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 40%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 was higher than the New York state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
194 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-49%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-49%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
18%
28%
Black
66%
17%
White
6%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)47%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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