The High School for Medical Professions is a public high school located in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Canarsie in New York City. It teaches grades 9 through 12, and enrolls students throughout the New York City school system.
Serving 351 students in grades 9-12, High School For Medical Professions ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School For Medical Professions ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
High School For Medical Professions's student population of 351 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Rankings
High School For Medical Professions ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School For Medical Professions is 0.38, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1435 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
12%
30%
Black
78%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School For Medical Professions's ranking?
High School For Medical Professions is ranked #1435 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are High School For Medical Professions often compared to?
High School For Medical Professionsis often viewed alongside schools like Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School, Urban Action Academy, Fort Hamilton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School For Medical Professions?
The graduation rate of High School For Medical Professions is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend High School For Medical Professions?
351 students attend High School For Medical Professions.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of High School For Medical Professions students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School For Medical Professions?
High School For Medical Professions has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School For Medical Professions offer ?
High School For Medical Professions offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is High School For Medical Professions part of?
High School For Medical Professions is part of New York City Geographic District #18 School District.
In what neighborhood is High School For Medical Professions located?
High School For Medical Professions is located in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 23 other public schools located in Canarsie.
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