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 | Vocational school |
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 133 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 70-74% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 80-89% | 40% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
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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 |
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Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate (14-15) | 40-44% | 79% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | New York City Geographic District # 8 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Jane Addams High School For Academic Careers is New Visions Chtr High School-adv Ma/sci Ii (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Academy Of Public Relations (0.2 miles away)
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- Bronx New Visions Chtr High School-adv Ma/sci Ii Charter School
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900 Tinton Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 401-4214 0.0 9-12 291 - Bronx Academy Of Public Relations Grades: 6-8 | 248 students
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Bronx, NY 10456
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Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 402-2429 0.2 9-12 189 - Bronx Longwood Academy For Discovery Grades: PK-5 | 635 students
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