Serving 301 students in grades 6-12, Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts ranks in the top 50% 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 approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts's student population of 301 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts is 0.45, 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
#1328 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
25%
29%
Black
70%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts's ranking?
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts is ranked #1328 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts?
The graduation rate of Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts is 80-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts?
301 students attend Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts?
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts offer ?
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts part of?
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts is part of New York City Geographic District #13 School District.
In what neighborhood is Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts located?
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts is located in the Little Haiti neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 5 other public schools located in Little Haiti.
School Reviews
5 4/10/2012
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