Serving 1,667 students in grades 9-12, High School For Health Professions & Human Services ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,667 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School For Health Professions & Human Services ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
High School For Health Professions & Human Services's student population of 1,667 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,667 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
High School For Health Professions & Human Services ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School For Health Professions & Human Services is 0.65, 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
#1634 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
20%
10%
Hispanic
54%
30%
Black
15%
16%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School For Health Professions & Human Services's ranking?
High School For Health Professions & Human Services is ranked #1634 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School For Health Professions & Human Services?
The graduation rate of High School For Health Professions & Human Services is 96%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend High School For Health Professions & Human Services?
1,667 students attend High School For Health Professions & Human Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of High School For Health Professions & Human Services students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School For Health Professions & Human Services?
High School For Health Professions & Human Services has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School For Health Professions & Human Services offer ?
High School For Health Professions & Human Services offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is High School For Health Professions & Human Services part of?
High School For Health Professions & Human Services is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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