J.H.S. 56 Corlears Junior High School serves 173 students in grades 7-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
173 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Asian
47%
10%
Hispanic
38%
31%
Black
13%
15%
White
2%
39%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend J.H.S. 56 Corlears Junior High School?
173 students attend J.H.S. 56 Corlears Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of J.H.S. 56 Corlears Junior High School students are Asian, 38% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J.H.S. 56 Corlears Junior High School?
J.H.S. 56 Corlears Junior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does J.H.S. 56 Corlears Junior High School offer ?
J.H.S. 56 Corlears Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is J.H.S. 56 Corlears Junior High School part of?
J.H.S. 56 Corlears Junior High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 1.
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