Serving 109 students in grades 9-12, Frances Perkins Academy ranks in the top 30% 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 was ≥80% (which was higher than the New York state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the New York state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥80%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥80%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
27%
29%
Black
65%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)60-79%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frances Perkins Academy?
The graduation rate of Frances Perkins Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 82%.
How many students attend Frances Perkins Academy?
109 students attend Frances Perkins Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Frances Perkins Academy students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frances Perkins Academy?
Frances Perkins Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frances Perkins Academy offer ?
Frances Perkins Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Frances Perkins Academy part of?
Frances Perkins Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #14 School District.
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