For the 2024-25 school year, there are 26 alternative public high schools serving 1,559 students in New York.
The top ranked alternative public high schools in New York are Orchard View Alternative High School, Village School and Corning Painted Post High School Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New York alternative public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 59% statewide average).
New York alternative public high school have a Graduation Rate of 22%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Orchard View Alternative High School, with 60-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public High Schools in New York (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orchard View Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Corporate Dr
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 298-5005
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 298-5005
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Rank: #22.
Village School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
614 Middle Neck Rd
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4900
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4900
Grades: 8-12
| 44 students
Rank: #33.
Corning Painted Post High School Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Corning Cc-1 Academic Dr
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-9283
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-9283
Grades: 10-12
| 30 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17 Battery Pl
New York, NY 10004
(646) 993-1833
New York, NY 10004
(646) 993-1833
Grades: 9-12
| 331 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
New Dawn Charter High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
242 Hoyt St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(347) 505-9101
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(347) 505-9101
Grades: 9-12
| 233 students
Rank: #66.
Academy School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
756 St Lawrence Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3270
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3270
Grades: 7-12
| 70 students
Rank: #77.
Pathways Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
820 Northampton St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4526
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4526
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
Rank: #88.
Urban Dove Team Charter School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1256 E 21st St
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 783-8232
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 783-8232
Grades: 10-12
| 210 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brentwood Residential Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1230 Commack Rd
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 667-1188
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 667-1188
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brookwood Secure Center For Youth
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
419 Spook Rock Rd
Claverack, NY 12513
(518) 851-3623
Claverack, NY 12513
(518) 851-3623
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cap Dist Juvenile Secure Detention
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
838 Albany Shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 456-9399
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 456-9399
Grades: 10-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Erie County Detention Facility
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
810 East Ferry St
Buffalo, NY 14222
(315) 765-2242
Buffalo, NY 14222
(315) 765-2242
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Finger Lakes Residential Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
250 Auburn Rd
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-5066
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-5066
Grades: 8-12
| 42 students
Rank: n/an/a
Goshen Secure Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
97 Cross Rd
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 615-3052
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 615-3052
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: n/an/a
Harriet Tubman Residential Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
6706 Pine Ridge Rd
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 704-6272
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 704-6272
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highland Residential Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
629 N Chodikee Lake Rd
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-6006
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-6006
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
Industry Limited Secure School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
375 Rush Scotsville Rd
Rush, NY 14543
(585) 533-2665
Rush, NY 14543
(585) 533-2665
Grades: 8-12
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
Maccormick Secure Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
300 South Rd
Brooktondale, NY 14817
(607) 539-7121
Brooktondale, NY 14817
(607) 539-7121
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe Correctional Facility
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
107 N Clinton Ave
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 753-3065
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 753-3065
Grades: 8-12
| 25 students
Rank: n/an/a
New York City Children's Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
74-03 Commonwealth Blvd
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4500
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4500
Grades: 3-12
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
Niagara County Jail
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
5526 Niagara St Ext
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 438-3370
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 438-3370
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
555 So State St
Albany, NY 12211
(315) 435-3044
Albany, NY 12211
(315) 435-3044
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rockland County Sheriffs Department
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
53 New Hempstead Road
New City, NY 10956
(845) 638-5466
New City, NY 10956
(845) 638-5466
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rose M Singer Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
19-19 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-7450
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-7450
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Suffolk County Sheriffs Office
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1 Center Dr
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 852-2200
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 852-2200
Grades: 12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Taberg Residential Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
10011 Florence-taberg Rd
Taberg, NY 13471
(315) 245-5880
Taberg, NY 13471
(315) 245-5880
Grades: 8-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public high schools in New York?
The top ranked alternative public high schools in New York include Orchard View Alternative High School, Village School and Corning Painted Post High School Learning Center.
How many alternative public high schools are located in New York?
26 alternative public high schools are located in New York.
What is the racial composition of students in New York?
New York alternative public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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