Serving 138 students in grades 9-12, James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning ranks in the top 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 ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The James Baldwin School, located in New York, NY, serves an extensive attendance area of approximately 468.2 square miles, with most families typically driving 20-30 minutes to reach the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 12.5 miles, extending up to 22 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning's student population of 138 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
138 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
58%
31%
Black
34%
15%
White
3%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning?
The graduation rate of James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning is 50-59%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning?
138 students attend James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning?
James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning offer ?
James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning part of?
James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
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