Serving 94 students in grades 9-12, Harvey Milk High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (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 lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harvey Milk High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Harvey Milk High School's student population of 94 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Harvey Milk High School is 0.57, 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)
≥50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
61%
29%
Black
22%
16%
White
11%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Harvey Milk High School often compared to?
Harvey Milk High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stuyvesant High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harvey Milk High School?
The graduation rate of Harvey Milk High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Harvey Milk High School?
94 students attend Harvey Milk High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Harvey Milk High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harvey Milk High School?
Harvey Milk High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harvey Milk High School offer ?
Harvey Milk High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harvey Milk High School part of?
Harvey Milk High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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