Serving 450 students in grades 9-12, High School For Medical Professions ranks in the top 20% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
High School For Medical Professions's student population of 450 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
High School For Medical Professions ranks within the top 20% 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 Medical Professions is 0.36, 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
#633 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
79%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School For Medical Professions's ranking?
High School For Medical Professions is ranked #633 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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, Fort Hamilton High School, Urban Action Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School For Medical Professions?
The graduation rate of High School For Medical Professions is 85-89%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend High School For Medical Professions?
450 students attend High School For Medical Professions.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of High School For Medical Professions students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% 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 13:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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