New World High School serves 364 students in grades 9-12.
New World High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New World High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
New World High School's student population of 364 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New World High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of New World High School is 0.51, 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
#1320 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
68%
28%
Black
12%
17%
White
9%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New World High School's ranking?
New World High School is ranked #1320 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are New World High School often compared to?
New World High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Acad-scholarship & Entrepreneurship Elementary School, Bronxwood Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of New World High School?
The graduation rate of New World High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 83%.
How many students attend New World High School?
364 students attend New World High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of New World High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New World High School?
New World High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 12:1.
What grades does New World High School offer ?
New World High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New World High School part of?
New World High School is part of New York City Geographic District #11 School District.
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