Serving 159 students in grades 9-12, Women's Academy Of Excellence ranks in the top 50% 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 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Women's Academy Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Women's Academy Of Excellence's student population of 159 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
159 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Women's Academy Of Excellence is 0.73, which is more 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)
30-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-79%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
42%
30%
Black
28%
16%
White
12%
40%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 Women's Academy Of Excellence?
The graduation rate of Women's Academy Of Excellence is 70-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Women's Academy Of Excellence?
159 students attend Women's Academy Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Women's Academy Of Excellence students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Women's Academy Of Excellence?
Women's Academy Of Excellence has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Women's Academy Of Excellence offer ?
Women's Academy Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Women's Academy Of Excellence part of?
Women's Academy Of Excellence is part of New York City Geographic District # 8 School District.
In what neighborhood is Women's Academy Of Excellence located?
Women's Academy Of Excellence is located in the Clason Point neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Clason Point.
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