Serving 487 students in grades 9-12, University Neighborhood High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic 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: 487 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
University Neighborhood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
University Neighborhood High School's student population of 487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
University Neighborhood High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Neighborhood High School is 0.68, 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
#470 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
30%
10%
Hispanic
46%
29%
Black
16%
16%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Neighborhood High School's ranking?
University Neighborhood High School is ranked #470 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of University Neighborhood High School?
The graduation rate of University Neighborhood High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend University Neighborhood High School?
487 students attend University Neighborhood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of University Neighborhood High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Neighborhood High School?
University Neighborhood High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does University Neighborhood High School offer ?
University Neighborhood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is University Neighborhood High School part of?
University Neighborhood High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 1 School District.
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