Serving 424 students in grades 9-12, High School For Health Careers & Sciences 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 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 99% 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: 424 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School For Health Careers & Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
High School For Health Careers & Sciences's student population of 424 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
424 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
High School For Health Careers & Sciences 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 High School For Health Careers & Sciences is 0.20, 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
#2886 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
89%
31%
Black
7%
15%
White
1%
39%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School For Health Careers & Sciences's ranking?
High School For Health Careers & Sciences is ranked #2886 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are High School For Health Careers & Sciences often compared to?
High School For Health Careers & Sciencesis often viewed alongside schools like High School For Law & Public Service by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School For Health Careers & Sciences?
The graduation rate of High School For Health Careers & Sciences is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend High School For Health Careers & Sciences?
424 students attend High School For Health Careers & Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of High School For Health Careers & Sciences students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High School For Health Careers & Sciences?
High School For Health Careers & Sciences has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School For Health Careers & Sciences offer ?
High School For Health Careers & Sciences offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is High School For Health Careers & Sciences part of?
High School For Health Careers & Sciences is part of New York City Geographic District # 6.
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