Serving 441 students in grades 6-12, Eagle Academy For Young Men 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eagle Academy For Young Men's student population of 441 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eagle Academy For Young Men ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eagle Academy For Young Men is 0.56, 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
#2945 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
41%
29%
Black
52%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eagle Academy For Young Men's ranking?
Eagle Academy For Young Men is ranked #2945 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Eagle Academy For Young Men often compared to?
Eagle Academy For Young Menis often viewed alongside schools like Fordham High School For The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eagle Academy For Young Men?
The graduation rate of Eagle Academy For Young Men is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Eagle Academy For Young Men?
441 students attend Eagle Academy For Young Men.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Eagle Academy For Young Men students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eagle Academy For Young Men?
Eagle Academy For Young Men has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Eagle Academy For Young Men offer ?
Eagle Academy For Young Men offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Eagle Academy For Young Men part of?
Eagle Academy For Young Men is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
In what neighborhood is Eagle Academy For Young Men located?
Eagle Academy For Young Men is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.
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