Serving 306 students in grades 9-12, Crotona International High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crotona International High School's student population of 306 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Crotona International High School is 0.14, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
93%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crotona International High School?
The graduation rate of Crotona International High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Crotona International High School?
306 students attend Crotona International High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Crotona International High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crotona International High School?
Crotona International High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Crotona International High School offer ?
Crotona International High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Crotona International High School part of?
Crotona International High School is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
In what neighborhood is Crotona International High School located?
Crotona International High School is located in the Belmont neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 19 other public schools located in Belmont.
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