High School - Medical Services serves 213 students in grades 9-10.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
213 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
57%
29%
Black
40%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Chancellor's Office School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend High School - Medical Services?
213 students attend High School - Medical Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of High School - Medical Services students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School - Medical Services?
High School - Medical Services has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School - Medical Services offer ?
High School - Medical Services offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is High School - Medical Services part of?
High School - Medical Services is part of New York City Chancellor's Office School District.
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