Serving 1,351 students in grades 9-12, Sunset Park High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 1,351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunset Park High School's student population of 1,351 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunset Park High School 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 Sunset Park High School 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1307 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
71%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
7%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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 is Sunset Park High School's ranking?
Sunset Park High School is ranked #1307 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sunset Park High School?
The graduation rate of Sunset Park High School is 89%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Sunset Park High School?
1,351 students attend Sunset Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Sunset Park High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Park High School?
Sunset Park High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sunset Park High School offer ?
Sunset Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset Park High School part of?
Sunset Park High School is part of New York City Geographic District #15 School District.
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