Progress High School For Professional Careers

850 Grand St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 410 students in grades 9-12, Progress High School For Professional Careers 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 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 410 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Progress High School For Professional Careers ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Progress High School For Professional Careers's student population of 410 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Progress High School For Professional Careers ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Progress High School For Professional Careers is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
#1415 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
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50-54%
55%
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75-79%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
68%
29%
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Black
26%
16%
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White
3%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
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70-74%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Progress High School For Professional Careers's ranking?
Progress High School For Professional Careers is ranked #1415 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Progress High School For Professional Careers often compared to?
Progress High School For Professional Careersis often viewed alongside schools like High School For Enterprise Business & Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Progress High School For Professional Careers?
The graduation rate of Progress High School For Professional Careers is 70-74%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Progress High School For Professional Careers?
410 students attend Progress High School For Professional Careers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Progress High School For Professional Careers students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Progress High School For Professional Careers?
Progress High School For Professional Careers has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Progress High School For Professional Careers offer ?
Progress High School For Professional Careers offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Progress High School For Professional Careers part of?
Progress High School For Professional Careers is part of New York City Geographic District #14 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 410 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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