High School For Media & Communications
High School For Media & Communications serves 404 students in grades 9-12.
High School For Media & Communications placed in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
High School For Media & Communications places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
High School For Media & Communications's student population of 404 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 404 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
High School For Media & Communications is ranked within the top 30% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of High School For Media & Communications is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1131 out of 4239 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 85% | 27% |
| Black | 12% | 17% |
| White | 2% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 45-49% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District # 6 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to High School For Media & Communications is College Academy (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is The Equity Project Charter School (0.0 miles away)
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- New York College Academy Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 447 students10
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549 Audubon Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841 0 9-12 447 - New York The Equity Project Charter School Charter School Grades: K-8 | 720 students
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(646) 254-6451 0 K-8 720 - New York High School For Health Careers & Sciences Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 461 students10
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549 Audubon Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841 0 9-12 461 - New York High School For Law & Public Service Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 540 students10
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New York, NY 10040
(212) 342-6130 0 9-12 540 - New York P.S. 189 Magnet School
Math: 31% | Reading: 43%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 810 students10
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2580 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-8303 0.2 PK-5 810
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