Serving 384 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 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 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 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 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
High School For Teaching And The Professions's student population of 384 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
High School For Teaching And The Professions ranks within the top 50% 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 Teaching And The Professions is 0.31, 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
#1888 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
82%
29%
Black
14%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 Teaching And The Professions's ranking?
High School For Teaching And The Professions is ranked #1888 out of 4,093 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% 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 75-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend High School For Teaching And The Professions?
384 students attend High School For Teaching And The Professions.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of High School For Teaching And The Professions students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 10:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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 School District.
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