Serving 407 students in grades 9-12, 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). 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 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Frank McCourt High School serves a large attendance area in New York, NY, encompassing approximately 468.2 square miles. Families typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 12.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 25.3 miles at its furthest point.
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Frank Mccourt High School's student population of 407 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
407 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Frank Mccourt High School is 0.65, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥95%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Frank Mccourt High School?
407 students attend Frank Mccourt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Frank Mccourt High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frank Mccourt High School?
Frank Mccourt High School has a student ration of 12:1, 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 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Frank Mccourt High School part of?
Frank Mccourt High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 3.
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