Serving 426 students in grades 9-12, City Polytechnic High School ranks in the bottom 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 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
City Polytechnic High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
City Polytechnic High School's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
City Polytechnic 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 City Polytechnic High School is 0.57, 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
#2567 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
24%
30%
Black
61%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is City Polytechnic High School's ranking?
City Polytechnic High School is ranked #2567 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are City Polytechnic High School often compared to?
City Polytechnic High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pathways In Technology Early College High School (P-tech) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of City Polytechnic High School?
The graduation rate of City Polytechnic High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend City Polytechnic High School?
426 students attend City Polytechnic High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of City Polytechnic High School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of City Polytechnic High School?
City Polytechnic High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does City Polytechnic High School offer ?
City Polytechnic High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is City Polytechnic High School part of?
City Polytechnic High School is part of New York City Geographic District #13 School District.
In what neighborhood is City Polytechnic High School located?
City Polytechnic High School is located in the Downtown Brooklyn neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 10 other public schools located in Downtown Brooklyn.
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