Serving 280 students in grades 9-12, Orchard Collegiate Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orchard Collegiate Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Orchard Collegiate Academy's student population of 280 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orchard Collegiate 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 Orchard Collegiate Academy is 0.61, 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
#1402 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
57%
30%
Black
22%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchard Collegiate Academy's ranking?
Orchard Collegiate Academy is ranked #1402 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Orchard Collegiate Academy often compared to?
Orchard Collegiate Academyis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 184 Shuang Wen by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orchard Collegiate Academy?
The graduation rate of Orchard Collegiate Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Orchard Collegiate Academy?
280 students attend Orchard Collegiate Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Orchard Collegiate Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard Collegiate Academy?
Orchard Collegiate Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Orchard Collegiate Academy offer ?
Orchard Collegiate Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Orchard Collegiate Academy part of?
Orchard Collegiate Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 1 School District.
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