Serving 416 students in grades 9-12, Innovation Charter High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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 and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Innovation Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Innovation Charter High School's student population of 416 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Innovation Charter High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Innovation Charter High School is 0.54, 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
#2825 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
53%
29%
Black
43%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
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: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Innovation Charter High School's ranking?
Innovation Charter High School is ranked #2825 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Innovation Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Innovation Charter High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Innovation Charter High School?
416 students attend Innovation Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Innovation Charter High School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Innovation Charter High School?
Innovation Charter High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Innovation Charter High School offer ?
Innovation Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Innovation Charter High School part of?
Innovation Charter High School is part of Innovation Charter High School District.
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