Serving 474 students in grades 9-12, Food And Finance 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 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Food and Finance High School serves a large attendance zone covering approximately 468.2 square miles in New York, NY, with most families living within a typical 20-30 minute drive. The furthest edge of the zone is about 23.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Food And Finance High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Food And Finance High School's student population of 474 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 51% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
474 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Motto
An Education That Empowers
School Rankings
Food And Finance 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 Food And Finance High School is 0.55, 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
#2619 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
60%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Food And Finance High School's ranking?
Food And Finance High School is ranked #2619 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Food And Finance High School often compared to?
Food And Finance High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like High School Of Hospitality Management by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Food And Finance High School?
The graduation rate of Food And Finance High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Food And Finance High School?
474 students attend Food And Finance High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Food And Finance High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Food And Finance High School?
Food And Finance High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Food And Finance High School offer ?
Food And Finance High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Food And Finance High School part of?
Food And Finance High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
i will go to this school after i finshis 9th gread i wanna transfer over there and i hope i get in.this is a good school for people that love cooking so you should try and get into this school.
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