Serving 349 students in grades 9-12, Cinema School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cinema School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cinema School's student population of 349 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Cinema School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cinema School is 0.41, 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
#367 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
55%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
74%
29%
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Black
22%
16%
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White
1%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cinema School's ranking?
Cinema School is ranked #367 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cinema School?
The graduation rate of Cinema School is 85-89%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Cinema School?
349 students attend Cinema School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Cinema School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cinema School?
Cinema School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cinema School offer ?
Cinema School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cinema School part of?
Cinema School is part of New York City Geographic District #12 School District.
In what neighborhood is Cinema School located?
Cinema School is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
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