Frederick Olmsted #156 vs. City Honors School
Should I attend Frederick Olmsted #156 or City Honors 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
Frederick Olmsted #156 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
City Honors School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 909 students in grades 5-12, Frederick Olmsted #156 ranks in the bottom 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% (which is equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,074 students in grades 5-12, City Honors School ranks in the top 30% 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 79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
5-12
5-12
Total Students
909 students
1,074 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
79 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2107 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1007 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
73%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
98
105
Grade 6 Students
95
98
Grade 7 Students
115
128
Grade 8 Students
108
144
Grade 9 Students
124
149
Grade 10 Students
120
148
Grade 11 Students
99
140
Grade 12 Students
117
150
Ungraded Students
33
12
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
17%
16%
% Hispanic
14%
9%
% Black
34%
15%
% White
29%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
