Serving 211 students in grades Kindergarten-8,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the New York state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harbor Science And Arts Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Harbor Science And Arts Charter School's student population of 211 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
211 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Harbor Science And Arts Charter School is 0.55, 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)
(14-15)40-44%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)45-49%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
47%
29%
Black
48%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Harbor Science And Arts Charter School?
211 students attend Harbor Science And Arts Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Harbor Science And Arts Charter School students are Black, 47% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Harbor Science And Arts Charter School offer ?
Harbor Science And Arts Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harbor Science And Arts Charter School part of?
Harbor Science And Arts Charter School is part of Harbor Science And Arts Charter School District.
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