Serving 255 students in grades 9-12, Orchard Collegiate Academy 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: The Henry Street School for International Studies serves a large attendance area in New York, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge reaching up to 21 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orchard Collegiate Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Orchard Collegiate Academy's student population of 255 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
255 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Orchard Collegiate Academy 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 Orchard Collegiate Academy is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2886 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
14%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchard Collegiate Academy's ranking?
Orchard Collegiate Academy is ranked #2886 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Orchard Collegiate Academy often compared to?
Orchard Collegiate Academyis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 184 Shuang Wen 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 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orchard Collegiate Academy?
The graduation rate of Orchard Collegiate Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Orchard Collegiate Academy?
255 students attend Orchard Collegiate Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Orchard Collegiate Academy students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orchard Collegiate Academy?
Orchard Collegiate Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Orchard Collegiate Academy offer ?
Orchard Collegiate Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Orchard Collegiate Academy part of?
Orchard Collegiate Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 1.
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