Serving 74 students in grades 9-12, Foundations Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the New York state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
74 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-59%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-79%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)1%
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)27%
26%
Black
(15-16)72%
18%
White
(15-16)n/a
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)30-39%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Geographic District #14
Source: 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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Foundations Academy?
The graduation rate of Foundations Academy is 30-39%, which is lower than the New York state average of 81%.
How many students attend Foundations Academy?
74 students attend Foundations Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Foundations Academy students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Foundations Academy?
Foundations Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Foundations Academy offer ?
Foundations Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Foundations Academy part of?
Foundations Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #14.
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