Serving 417 students in grades 9-12, Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: FDNY High School for Fire and Life Safety serves a large area in Brooklyn, NY, encompassing approximately 468.2 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking between 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 12.3 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 22.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School's student population of 417 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
417 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School is 0.58, which is less 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
#2240 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
53%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School's ranking?
Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School is ranked #2240 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School?
The graduation rate of Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School?
417 students attend Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School?
Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School offer ?
Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School part of?
Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School is part of New York City Geographic District #19.
In what neighborhood is Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School located?
Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School is located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 41 other public schools located in East New York.
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