J.H.S. 142 Stranahan Junior High School serves 94 students in grades 7-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
94 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
38%
29%
Black
48%
16%
White
7%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
80%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
11%
7%
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 J.H.S. 142 Stranahan Junior High School?
94 students attend J.H.S. 142 Stranahan Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of J.H.S. 142 Stranahan Junior High School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J.H.S. 142 Stranahan Junior High School?
J.H.S. 142 Stranahan Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does J.H.S. 142 Stranahan Junior High School offer ?
J.H.S. 142 Stranahan Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is J.H.S. 142 Stranahan Junior High School part of?
J.H.S. 142 Stranahan Junior High School is part of New York City Chancellor's Office School District.
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