Jane Addams High School For Academic Careers (Closed 2016)
Jane Addams High School For Academic Careers served 133 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the New York state average of 48%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the New York state average of 40%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
133 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)70-74%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)80-89%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
69%
27%
Black
28%
17%
White
2%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)40-44%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
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