Serving 455 students in grades 9-12, Food And Finance High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Food And Finance High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Food And Finance High School's student population of 455 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
455 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Food And Finance High School 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 Food And Finance High School is 0.55, 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
#1547 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
58%
30%
Black
34%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Food And Finance High School's ranking?
Food And Finance High School is ranked #1547 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Food And Finance High School often compared to?
Food And Finance High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like High School Of Hospitality Management by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% 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 Food And Finance High School?
The graduation rate of Food And Finance High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Food And Finance High School?
455 students attend Food And Finance High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Food And Finance High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Food And Finance High School?
Food And Finance High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Food And Finance High School offer ?
Food And Finance High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Food And Finance High School part of?
Food And Finance High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/6/2012
i will go to this school after i finshis 9th gread i wanna transfer over there and i hope i get in.this is a good school for people that love cooking so you should try and get into this school.
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