Freshman Center serves 1,247 students in grades 9.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: Magnet School
- Grades: 9
- Enrollment: 1,247 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Freshman Center's student population of 1,247 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Freshman Center is 0.22, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
88%
29%
Black
7%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)<50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Freshman Center?
The graduation rate of Freshman Center is 50%, which is lower than the New York state average of 81%.
How many students attend Freshman Center?
1,247 students attend Freshman Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Freshman Center students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Freshman Center?
Freshman Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Freshman Center offer ?
Freshman Center offers enrollment in grades 9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Freshman Center part of?
Freshman Center is part of Brentwood Union Free School District.
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