Serving 337 students in grades 9-12, Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School ranks in the bottom 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 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Stephen T Mather Building Arts and Craftsmanship High School covers approximately 468.2 square miles in New York, NY, typically requiring a 20-30 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.5 miles to the nearest edge and extending up to 20.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School's student population of 337 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
337 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings
Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3680 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Asian
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Hispanic
67%
31%
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Black
24%
15%
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White
4%
39%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School's ranking?
Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School is ranked #3680 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School?
The graduation rate of Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School?
337 students attend Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School?
Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School offer ?
Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School part of?
Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
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