Serving 129 students in grades 9-12, James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning ranks in the top 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% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning's student population of 129 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning is 0.58, 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
#1868 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
49%
30%
Black
43%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning's ranking?
James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning is ranked #1868 out of 4,377 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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning?
The graduation rate of James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning is 55-59%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning?
129 students attend James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning?
James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning offer ?
James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning part of?
James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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