Serving 175 students in grades 9-12, School For Tourism And Hospitality 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 21-39% (which was lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
175 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
55%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-79%
62%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥80%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
n/a
10%

Hispanic
65%
30%

Black
32%
16%

White
1%
40%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(20-21)30-34%
85%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%

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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of School For Tourism And Hospitality?
The graduation rate of School For Tourism And Hospitality is 30-34%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend School For Tourism And Hospitality?
175 students attend School For Tourism And Hospitality.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of School For Tourism And Hospitality students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School For Tourism And Hospitality?
School For Tourism And Hospitality has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School For Tourism And Hospitality offer ?
School For Tourism And Hospitality offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School For Tourism And Hospitality part of?
School For Tourism And Hospitality is part of New York City Geographic District # 8 School District.
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