Serving 432 students in grades 9-12, Hillside Arts & Letters Academy 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 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy's student population of 432 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy 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 Hillside Arts & Letters Academy is 0.71, 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
#3879 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
21%
10%
Hispanic
38%
30%
Black
33%
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
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 Hillside Arts & Letters Academy's ranking?
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy is ranked #3879 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Hillside Arts & Letters Academy often compared to?
Hillside Arts & Letters Academyis often viewed alongside schools like High School For Community Leadership, Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hillside Arts & Letters Academy?
The graduation rate of Hillside Arts & Letters Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hillside Arts & Letters Academy?
432 students attend Hillside Arts & Letters Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Hillside Arts & Letters Academy students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 21% of students are Asian, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillside Arts & Letters Academy?
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hillside Arts & Letters Academy offer ?
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hillside Arts & Letters Academy part of?
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #28.
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