Serving 223 students in grades 9-12, Heritage School 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Heritage School is located in New York, NY, serving an extensive attendance zone that spans approximately 468.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a driving time of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 26.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Heritage School's student population of 223 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
223 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1996
School Rankings
Heritage School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3918 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
64%
31%
Black
31%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage School's ranking?
Heritage School is ranked #3918 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Heritage School often compared to?
Heritage Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Park East High School, Frank Mccourt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heritage School?
The graduation rate of Heritage School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Heritage School?
223 students attend Heritage School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Heritage School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 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 is the student-teacher ratio of Heritage School?
Heritage School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Heritage School offer ?
Heritage School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Heritage School part of?
Heritage School is part of New York City Geographic District # 4.
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