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Harvest Collegiate High School vs. Independence High School

Should you attend Harvest Collegiate High School or Independence High School? 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
Harvest Collegiate High School
34 W 14th St
New York, NY 10011
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7/
10
Top 50%
Independence High School
850 10th Ave
New York, NY 10019
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Harvest Collegiate High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Independence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 401 students in grades 9-12, Harvest Collegiate High 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 top 10%).
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 85-89% (which is higher 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.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 265 students in grades 9-12, Independence High 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 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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 and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
401 students
265 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harvest Collegiate High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Independence High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harvest Collegiate High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Independence High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harvest Collegiate High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Independence High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Harvest Collegiate High 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 Independence High 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.

Test Scores

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#1489 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Independence High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
<50%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harvest Collegiate High 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 Independence High 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.
85-89%
(Top 1% in NY)(20-21 School Year Data)
60-79%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harvest Collegiate High 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 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independence High 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.
40-59%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harvest Collegiate High 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 Independence High 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.
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Harvest Collegiate High 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 Independence High 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Harvest Collegiate High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Independence High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
101
60
Grade 10 Students
102
66
Grade 11 Students
92
90
Grade 12 Students
106
49

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Harvest Collegiate High 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Independence High 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 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Harvest Collegiate High 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 Independence High 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.
% Hispanic
53%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Harvest Collegiate High 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 Independence High 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.
% Black
23%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Harvest Collegiate High 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 Independence High 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.
% White
13%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Harvest Collegiate High 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 Independence High 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.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Harvest Collegiate High 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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0.65
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Harvest Collegiate High 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 Independence High 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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
94%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Harvest Collegiate High 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 Independence High 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Harvest Collegiate High 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Independence High 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 2020-21 school year.
 
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