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Facing History School vs. High School For Excellence And Innovation

Should you attend Facing History School or High School For Excellence And Innovation? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Facing History School
525 W 50th St
New York, NY 10019
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6/
10
Top 50%
High School For Excellence And Innovation
650 Academy St
New York, NY 10034
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Facing History School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

High School For Excellence And Innovation ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 256 students in grades 9-12, Facing History School ranks in the top 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 <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
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 Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 188 students in grades 9-12, High School For Excellence And Innovation 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 ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than 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.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
256 students
188 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Facing History School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at High School For Excellence And Innovation over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
64% | 36%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Facing History School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at High School For Excellence And Innovation.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Facing History School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at High School For Excellence And Innovation over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Facing History School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at High School For Excellence And Innovation with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2143 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Facing History School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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<50%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
≥50%
(Top 1% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Facing History School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at High School For Excellence And Innovation who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Facing History School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at High School For Excellence And Innovation who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Facing History School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at High School For Excellence And Innovation who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 50% in NY)
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Facing History School with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of High School For Excellence And Innovation with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Facing History School by grade.
This chart displays the students of High School For Excellence And Innovation by grade.
Grade 9 Students
52
58
Grade 10 Students
48
56
Grade 11 Students
88
30
Grade 12 Students
68
44

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Facing History School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at High School For Excellence And Innovation, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Facing History School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at High School For Excellence And Innovation, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
73%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Facing History School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at High School For Excellence And Innovation, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
24%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Facing History School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at High School For Excellence And Innovation, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Facing History School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at High School For Excellence And Innovation, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Facing History School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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0.41
0.11
This chart showcases the diversity score of Facing History School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of High School For Excellence And Innovation, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
93%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Facing History School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at High School For Excellence And Innovation, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Facing History School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at High School For Excellence And Innovation, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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