Humanities Preparatory Academy

351 W 18th St
New York, NY 10011
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 269 students in grades 9-12, Humanities Preparatory Academy 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 40-59% (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 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 269 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Humanities Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Humanities Preparatory Academy's student population of 269 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Humanities Preparatory Academy 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 Humanities Preparatory Academy is 0.69, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1909 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Humanities Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Humanities Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Humanities Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
9%
10%
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Hispanic
49%
30%
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Black
15%
16%
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White
21%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Humanities Preparatory Academy and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Humanities Preparatory Academy and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Humanities Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Humanities Preparatory Academy is ranked #1909 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Humanities Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Humanities Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Hudson High School Of Learning Technologies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% 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 Humanities Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Humanities Preparatory Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Humanities Preparatory Academy?
269 students attend Humanities Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Humanities Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Humanities Preparatory Academy?
Humanities Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Humanities Preparatory Academy offer ?
Humanities Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Humanities Preparatory Academy part of?
Humanities Preparatory Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 269 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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