Serving 468 students in grades 9-12, Union Square Academy For Health Sciences 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher 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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union Square Academy For Health Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Union Square Academy For Health Sciences's student population of 468 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Union Square Academy For Health Sciences ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Square Academy For Health Sciences is 0.64, 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
#1036 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
56%
29%
Black
18%
16%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
53%
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 Union Square Academy For Health Sciences's ranking?
Union Square Academy For Health Sciences is ranked #1036 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Union Square Academy For Health Sciences often compared to?
Union Square Academy For Health Sciencesis often viewed alongside schools like Inwood Early College For Health And Information Technologies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union Square Academy For Health Sciences?
The graduation rate of Union Square Academy For Health Sciences is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Union Square Academy For Health Sciences?
468 students attend Union Square Academy For Health Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Union Square Academy For Health Sciences students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Square Academy For Health Sciences?
Union Square Academy For Health Sciences has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Union Square Academy For Health Sciences offer ?
Union Square Academy For Health Sciences offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Square Academy For Health Sciences part of?
Union Square Academy For Health Sciences is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
School Reviews
5 6/9/2020
A very good medical school.
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