Serving 450 students in grades 8-12, Humanities And Arts Magnet High School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Humanities And Arts Magnet High School's student population of 450 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Humanities And Arts Magnet High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Humanities And Arts Magnet High School is 0.48, 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
#855 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
70%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Humanities And Arts Magnet High School's ranking?
Humanities And Arts Magnet High School is ranked #855 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Humanities And Arts Magnet High School often compared to?
Humanities And Arts Magnet High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Excelsior Preparatorty High School, Cambria Heights Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Humanities And Arts Magnet High School?
The graduation rate of Humanities And Arts Magnet High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Humanities And Arts Magnet High School?
450 students attend Humanities And Arts Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Humanities And Arts Magnet High School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Humanities And Arts Magnet High School?
Humanities And Arts Magnet High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Humanities And Arts Magnet High School offer ?
Humanities And Arts Magnet High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Humanities And Arts Magnet High School part of?
Humanities And Arts Magnet High School is part of New York City Geographic District #29 School District.
In what neighborhood is Humanities And Arts Magnet High School located?
Humanities And Arts Magnet High School is located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Cambria Heights, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in Jamaica.
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