Serving 417 students in grades 9-12, Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (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 93% 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: 417 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers's student population of 417 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers 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 Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers 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
#2168 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
67%
29%
Black
23%
16%
White
7%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers's ranking?
Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers is ranked #2168 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% 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 Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers?
The graduation rate of Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers is 40-44%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers?
417 students attend Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers?
Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers offer ?
Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers part of?
Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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