Serving 331 students in grades 9-12, High School For Teaching And The Professions ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: The High School for Teaching and the Professions serves a large attendance area in the Bronx, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 32.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School For Teaching And The Professions ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
High School For Teaching And The Professions's student population of 331 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
331 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
High School For Teaching And The Professions ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School For Teaching And The Professions is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1454 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
81%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
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 Teaching And The Professions's ranking?
High School For Teaching And The Professions is ranked #1454 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are High School For Teaching And The Professions often compared to?
High School For Teaching And The Professionsis often viewed alongside schools like Discovery High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School For Teaching And The Professions?
The graduation rate of High School For Teaching And The Professions is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend High School For Teaching And The Professions?
331 students attend High School For Teaching And The Professions.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of High School For Teaching And The Professions students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High School For Teaching And The Professions?
High School For Teaching And The Professions has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School For Teaching And The Professions offer ?
High School For Teaching And The Professions offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is High School For Teaching And The Professions part of?
High School For Teaching And The Professions is part of New York City Geographic District #10.
In what neighborhood is High School For Teaching And The Professions located?
High School For Teaching And The Professions is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.
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