J.H.S. 168 Parsons School (Closed 2008)

J.H.S. 168 Parsons School serves 412 students in grades 7-9. 
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
412 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
34%
10%
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Hispanic
25%
29%
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Black
25%
16%
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White
15%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
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Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend J.H.S. 168 Parsons School?
412 students attend J.H.S. 168 Parsons School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of J.H.S. 168 Parsons School students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J.H.S. 168 Parsons School?
J.H.S. 168 Parsons School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does J.H.S. 168 Parsons School offer ?
J.H.S. 168 Parsons School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is J.H.S. 168 Parsons School part of?
J.H.S. 168 Parsons School is part of New York City Geographic District #25 School District.

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