Serving 1,724 students in grades 9-12, High School For Health Professions & Human Services ranks in the top 5% 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 94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,724 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 94% (Top 5%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
High School For Health Professions & Human Services's student population of 1,724 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,724 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
High School For Health Professions & Human Services ranks within the top 5% of all 4,093 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 0.66, 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
#148 out of 4093 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
21%
10%
Hispanic
52%
29%
Black
15%
16%
White
9%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
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 High School For Health Professions & Human Services's ranking?
High School For Health Professions & Human Services is ranked #148 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% 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 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend High School For Health Professions & Human Services?
1,724 students attend High School For Health Professions & Human Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of High School For Health Professions & Human Services students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 15:1, 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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