Serving 375 students in grades 9-12, New Dawn Charter High School Ii ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≤5% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Dawn Charter High School Ii ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
New Dawn Charter High School Ii's student population of 375 students has grown by 158% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
375 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
New Dawn Charter High School Ii ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Dawn Charter High School Ii is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3106 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
43%
31%
Black
36%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤5%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)96.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Dawn Charter High School Ii's ranking?
New Dawn Charter High School Ii is ranked #3106 out of 4,346 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Dawn Charter High School Ii?
The graduation rate of New Dawn Charter High School Ii is 5%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend New Dawn Charter High School Ii?
375 students attend New Dawn Charter High School Ii.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of New Dawn Charter High School Ii students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Dawn Charter High School Ii?
New Dawn Charter High School Ii has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Dawn Charter High School Ii offer ?
New Dawn Charter High School Ii offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Dawn Charter High School Ii part of?
New Dawn Charter High School Ii is part of New Dawn Charter High School II School District.
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