Serving 366 students in grades 9-12, Essex Street Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Essex Street Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Essex Street Academy's student population of 366 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
366 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 20, 2026
Average Class Size
22 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Essex Street Academy is 0.73, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85-89%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
36%
31%
Black
18%
15%
White
33%
39%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lion
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Essex Street Academy?
The graduation rate of Essex Street Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Essex Street Academy?
366 students attend Essex Street Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Essex Street Academy students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Essex Street Academy?
Essex Street Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Essex Street Academy offer ?
Essex Street Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Essex Street Academy part of?
Essex Street Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
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