Serving 380 students in grades 9-12, High School For Teaching And The Professions ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than 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: 380 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School For Teaching And The Professions ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
High School For Teaching And The Professions's student population of 380 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
High School For Teaching And The Professions ranks within the top 20% 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 Teaching And The Professions is 0.36, 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
#819 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
79%
29%
Black
12%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
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 Teaching And The Professions's ranking?
High School For Teaching And The Professions is ranked #819 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are High School For Teaching And The Professions often compared to?
High School For Teaching And The Professionsis often viewed alongside schools like Discovery High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School For Teaching And The Professions?
The graduation rate of High School For Teaching And The Professions is 75-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend High School For Teaching And The Professions?
380 students attend High School For Teaching And The Professions.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of High School For Teaching And The Professions students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School For Teaching And The Professions?
High School For Teaching And The Professions has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School For Teaching And The Professions offer ?
High School For Teaching And The Professions offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is High School For Teaching And The Professions part of?
High School For Teaching And The Professions is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
In what neighborhood is High School For Teaching And The Professions located?
High School For Teaching And The Professions is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.
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