Serving 99 students in grades 9-12, School For Excellence ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 99 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School For Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School For Excellence's student population of 99 students has declined by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of School For Excellence is 0.47, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥80%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
65%
30%
Black
33%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of School For Excellence?
The graduation rate of School For Excellence is 60-64%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend School For Excellence?
99 students attend School For Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of School For Excellence students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School For Excellence?
School For Excellence has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School For Excellence offer ?
School For Excellence offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School For Excellence part of?
School For Excellence is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
In what neighborhood is School For Excellence located?
School For Excellence is located in the Morrisania neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 40 other public schools located in Morrisania.
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