Serving 93 students in grades 9-12, Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry ranks in the bottom 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 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry's student population of 93 students has declined by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
93 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1905
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry is 0.58, 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
#2611 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
57%
30%
Black
31%
16%
White
7%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry's ranking?
Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry is ranked #2611 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry often compared to?
Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiryis often viewed alongside schools like High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice, Manhattan/hunter Science High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry?
The graduation rate of Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry is 65-69%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry?
93 students attend Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry?
Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry offer ?
Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry part of?
Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry is part of New York City Geographic District # 3 School District.
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