Serving 73 students in grades 8-12, New Day Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was higher than the New York state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
73 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-49%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
49%
30%
Black
49%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)35-39%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Day Academy?
The graduation rate of New Day Academy is 35-39%, which is lower than the New York state average of 78%.
How many students attend New Day Academy?
73 students attend New Day Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of New Day Academy students are Black, 49% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Day Academy?
New Day Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Day Academy offer ?
New Day Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is New Day Academy part of?
New Day Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #12 School District.
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