Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry

122 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10023
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 114 students in grades 9-12, Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry's student population of 114 students has declined by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
114 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry is 0.57, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
#1664 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
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60-64%
55%
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60-69%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
56%
29%
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Black
34%
16%
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White
4%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
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70-74%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry's ranking?
Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry is ranked #1664 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry often compared to?
Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiryis often viewed alongside schools like High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice, Manhattan/hunter Science High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry?
The graduation rate of Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry is 70-74%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry?
114 students attend Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry?
Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry offer ?
Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry part of?
Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry is part of New York City Geographic District # 3 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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