Serving 407 students in grades 8-12, Frank Mccourt High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frank Mccourt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Frank Mccourt High School's student population of 407 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Frank Mccourt High School is 0.68, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥95%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
43%
29%
Black
10%
16%
White
35%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frank Mccourt High School?
The graduation rate of Frank Mccourt High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Frank Mccourt High School?
407 students attend Frank Mccourt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Frank Mccourt High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frank Mccourt High School?
Frank Mccourt High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frank Mccourt High School offer ?
Frank Mccourt High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Frank Mccourt High School part of?
Frank Mccourt High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 3 School District.
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