Serving 114 students in grades 8-12, Foreign Language Academy Of Global Studies ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the New York state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
114 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥80%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥80%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)2%
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)71%
26%
Black
(15-16)27%
18%
White
(15-16)n/a
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)40-49%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Foreign Language Academy Of Global Studies?
The graduation rate of Foreign Language Academy Of Global Studies is 40-49%, which is lower than the New York state average of 81%.
How many students attend Foreign Language Academy Of Global Studies?
114 students attend Foreign Language Academy Of Global Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Foreign Language Academy Of Global Studies students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foreign Language Academy Of Global Studies?
Foreign Language Academy Of Global Studies has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Foreign Language Academy Of Global Studies offer ?
Foreign Language Academy Of Global Studies offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Foreign Language Academy Of Global Studies part of?
Foreign Language Academy Of Global Studies is part of New York City Geographic District # 7 School District.
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