Serving 362 students in grades 9-12, High School Of Applied Communications ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 362 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School Of Applied Communications ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
High School Of Applied Communications's student population of 362 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
High School Of Applied 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 Of Applied Communications is 0.50, 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
#1322 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
69%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Of Applied Communications's ranking?
High School Of Applied Communications is ranked #1322 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are High School Of Applied Communications often compared to?
High School Of Applied Communicationsis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Of Finance And Enterprise by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School Of Applied Communications?
The graduation rate of High School Of Applied Communications is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend High School Of Applied Communications?
362 students attend High School Of Applied Communications.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of High School Of Applied Communications students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School Of Applied Communications?
High School Of Applied Communications has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School Of Applied Communications offer ?
High School Of Applied Communications offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is High School Of Applied Communications part of?
High School Of Applied Communications is part of New York City Geographic District #24 School District.
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