Serving 85 students in grades 9-12, Academy For Social Action-a College Board School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-59%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
47%
30%
Black
48%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)40-49%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Social Action-a College Board School?
The graduation rate of Academy For Social Action-a College Board School is 40-49%, which is lower than the New York state average of 82%.
How many students attend Academy For Social Action-a College Board School?
85 students attend Academy For Social Action-a College Board School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Academy For Social Action-a College Board School students are Black, 47% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy For Social Action-a College Board School?
Academy For Social Action-a College Board School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy For Social Action-a College Board School offer ?
Academy For Social Action-a College Board School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy For Social Action-a College Board School part of?
Academy For Social Action-a College Board School is part of New York City Geographic District # 5 School District.
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