Serving 147 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
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 Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 20-24% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning's student population of 147 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
147 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning is 0.61, 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
#2007 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
44%
29%
Black
45%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-24%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
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 James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning's ranking?
James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning is ranked #2007 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% 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 20-24%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning?
147 students attend James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 (offers virtual instruction).
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 School District.
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