Serving 61 students in grades 6-8, Harbor Heights 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 was 40-44% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Top Rankings
Harbor Heights ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#3634 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
98%
30%
Black
2%
15%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harbor Heights's ranking?
Harbor Heights is ranked #3634 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Harbor Heights?
61 students attend Harbor Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Harbor Heights students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harbor Heights?
Harbor Heights has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harbor Heights offer ?
Harbor Heights offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Harbor Heights part of?
Harbor Heights is part of New York City Geographic District # 6.
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