The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was lower than the New York state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the New York state average of 74%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
115 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-79%
86%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-69%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)4%
8%
Hispanic
(09-10)3%
22%
Black
(09-10)90%
19%
White
(09-10)3%
51%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
40%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 86% NY state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% NY state average).
How many students attend South Shore High School?
115 students attend South Shore High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of South Shore High School students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does South Shore High School offer ?
South Shore High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Shore High School part of?
South Shore High School is part of New York City Geographic District #18 School District.
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