Serving 358 students in grades 9-12, Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School's student population of 358 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship 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 Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School is 0.49, 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
#2260 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
67%
30%
Black
26%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School's ranking?
Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School is ranked #2260 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School?
The graduation rate of Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School?
358 students attend Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School?
Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School offer ?
Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School part of?
Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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