Serving 538 students in grades 9-12, Eleanor Roosevelt High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Eleanor Roosevelt High School serves a large attendance zone in New York, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. The zone typically allows for a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of about 11.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 25 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eleanor Roosevelt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Eleanor Roosevelt High School's student population of 538 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
538 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eleanor Roosevelt High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eleanor Roosevelt High School is 0.76, which is more 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
#47 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
22%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-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 is Eleanor Roosevelt High School's ranking?
Eleanor Roosevelt High School is ranked #47 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eleanor Roosevelt High School?
The graduation rate of Eleanor Roosevelt High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Eleanor Roosevelt High School?
538 students attend Eleanor Roosevelt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Eleanor Roosevelt High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eleanor Roosevelt High School?
Eleanor Roosevelt High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Eleanor Roosevelt High School offer ?
Eleanor Roosevelt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Eleanor Roosevelt High School part of?
Eleanor Roosevelt High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
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