Norman Thomas High School (Closed 2015)
Norman Thomas High School served 188 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the New York state average of 41%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the New York state average of 37%) for the 2013-14 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the New York state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
188 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)20-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
74%
27%
Black
24%
17%
White
n/a
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)48%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
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