Serving 438 students in grades 9-12, Origins High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Origins High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Origins High School's student population of 438 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Origins High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Origins High School is 0.78, which is more 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
#3107 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
22%
10%
Hispanic
16%
29%
Black
22%
16%
White
32%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Origins High School's ranking?
Origins High School is ranked #3107 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Origins High School?
The graduation rate of Origins High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Origins High School?
438 students attend Origins High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Origins High School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Origins High School?
Origins High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Origins High School offer ?
Origins High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Origins High School part of?
Origins High School is part of New York City Geographic District #22 School District.
In what neighborhood is Origins High School located?
Origins High School is located in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 9 other public schools located in Sheepshead Bay.
School Reviews
5 2/10/2020
I think the school is wonderful, it's small the teachers are wonderful and go above and beyond. I have a child in 9th grade and 10th.
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