Serving 328 students in grades 9-12, High School For Media & Communications ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 328 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School For Media & Communications ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
High School For Media & Communications's student population of 328 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
High School For Media & Communications 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 Media & Communications is 0.33, 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
#2029 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
81%
29%
Black
10%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
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 is High School For Media & Communications's ranking?
High School For Media & Communications is ranked #2029 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School For Media & Communications?
The graduation rate of High School For Media & Communications is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend High School For Media & Communications?
328 students attend High School For Media & Communications.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of High School For Media & Communications students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School For Media & Communications?
High School For Media & Communications has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School For Media & Communications offer ?
High School For Media & Communications offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is High School For Media & Communications part of?
High School For Media & Communications is part of New York City Geographic District # 6 School District.
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