Boys And Girls High School vs. Nelson Mandela High School
Should I attend Boys And Girls High School or Nelson Mandela High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Boys And Girls High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Nelson Mandela High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 481 students in grades 9-12, Boys And Girls High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 154 students in grades 9-12, Nelson Mandela High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
481 students
154 students
% Male | % Female
65% | 35%
65% | 35%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1781 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1680 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
80-89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
≥50%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
140
34
Grade 10 Students
118
36
Grade 11 Students
115
39
Grade 12 Students
103
43
Ungraded Students
5
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
20%
16%
% Black
76%
80%
% White
1%
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
86%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
