High School For Health Professions & Human Services

345 E 15th St
New York, NY 10003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 1,724 students in grades 9-12, High School For Health Professions & Human Services ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 1,724 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in NY)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 94% (Top 10%)
  • : 94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

High School For Health Professions & Human Services ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

High School For Health Professions & Human Services's student population of 1,724 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,724 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
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School Rankings

High School For Health Professions & Human Services ranks within the top 5% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School For Health Professions & Human Services is 0.66, 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)
#148 out of 4093 schools
(Top 5%)
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94%
55%
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94%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
21%
10%
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Hispanic
52%
29%
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Black
15%
16%
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White
9%
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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0.66
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97%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 High School For Health Professions & Human Services's ranking?
High School For Health Professions & Human Services is ranked #148 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School For Health Professions & Human Services?
The graduation rate of High School For Health Professions & Human Services is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend High School For Health Professions & Human Services?
1,724 students attend High School For Health Professions & Human Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of High School For Health Professions & Human Services students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School For Health Professions & Human Services?
High School For Health Professions & Human Services has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School For Health Professions & Human Services offer ?
High School For Health Professions & Human Services offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is High School For Health Professions & Human Services part of?
High School For Health Professions & Human Services is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,724 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 94% (Top 10%)
  • : 94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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