Jane Addams High School For Academic Careers (Closed 2018)
- 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.
- Jane Addams High School For Academic Careers placed in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) 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%.
Top Placements
Jane Addams High School For Academic Careers places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
| School Type | Vocational school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 133 students |
 | |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank (14-15) | #885 out of 4393 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 48% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-89% | 40% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 9% |
| Hispanic | 70% | 27% |
| Black | 28% | 17% |
| White | 2% | 43% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.71 |
 | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40-44% | 79% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 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, elementary school is Academy Of Public Relations (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bronx New Visions Chtr High School-adv Ma/sci Ii Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 546 students
0.0 miles
900 Tinton Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718)665-3671 0.0 9-12 546 - Bronx School For Tourism And Hospitality Grades: 9-12 | 291 students
0.0 miles
900 Tinton Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718)401-4214 0.0 9-12 291 - Bronx Academy Of Public Relations Grades: 6-8 | 248 students
0.2 miles
778 Forest Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718)665-8866 0.2 6-8 248 - Bronx Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School Grades: 9-12 | 189 students
0.2 miles
778 Forest Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718)402-2429 0.2 9-12 189 - Bronx Longwood Academy For Discovery Grades: PK-5 | 635 students
0.2 miles
888 Rev J A Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718)860-3313 0.2 PK-5 635
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
The school voucher debate continues to broil throughout the country, with one Colorado school district the grounds for intense controversy. Learn about the voucher program controversy in Douglas County and how it will impact students.
Schools all over the country have closed their doors to slow the spread of COVID-19, forcing educators and parents to switch to online learning strategies. Read on to learn where to start with homeschooling and for helpful resources for learning at home.
As schools around the country close for two weeks or more, parents find themselves asking some tough questions. Read on to learn about the current and future impact of COVID-19 on students in public schools.
