Serving 133 students in grades 9-12, Jane Addams High School For Academic Careers ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the New York state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
133 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)70-74%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)80-89%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
69%
30%
Black
28%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)40-44%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jane Addams High School For Academic Careers?
The graduation rate of Jane Addams High School For Academic Careers is 40-44%, which is lower than the New York state average of 79%.
How many students attend Jane Addams High School For Academic Careers?
133 students attend Jane Addams High School For Academic Careers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Jane Addams High School For Academic Careers students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jane Addams High School For Academic Careers?
Jane Addams High School For Academic Careers has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jane Addams High School For Academic Careers offer ?
Jane Addams High School For Academic Careers offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jane Addams High School For Academic Careers part of?
Jane Addams High School For Academic Careers is part of New York City Geographic District # 8.
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