Banana Kelly Community Learning Center (Closed 2023)

Banana Kelly Community Learning Center serves 266 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than 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 and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
266 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
66%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Banana Kelly Community Learning Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
32%
16%
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White
2%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
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Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
81%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Banana Kelly Community Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2001-02 school year data.
School District Name
New York City Chancellor's Office School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Banana Kelly Community Learning Center?
266 students attend Banana Kelly Community Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Banana Kelly Community Learning Center students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Banana Kelly Community Learning Center?
Banana Kelly Community Learning Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Banana Kelly Community Learning Center offer ?
Banana Kelly Community Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Banana Kelly Community Learning Center part of?
Banana Kelly Community Learning Center is part of New York City Chancellor's Office School District.

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