Serving 564 students in grades 9-12, Bard High School Early College ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (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 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bard High School Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Bard High School Early College's student population of 564 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
564 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bard High School Early College ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bard High School Early College is 0.76, which is more 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
#983 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
10%
Hispanic
21%
29%
Black
18%
16%
White
35%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
53%
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 Bard High School Early College's ranking?
Bard High School Early College is ranked #983 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bard High School Early College often compared to?
Bard High School Early Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Baruch College Campus High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% 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 Bard High School Early College?
The graduation rate of Bard High School Early College is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bard High School Early College?
564 students attend Bard High School Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Bard High School Early College students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bard High School Early College?
Bard High School Early College has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bard High School Early College offer ?
Bard High School Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bard High School Early College part of?
Bard High School Early College is part of New York City Geographic District # 1 School District.
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