Serving 114 students in grades 9-12, W E B Dubois Academic High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the New York state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥80%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
18%
30%
Black
80%
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)11-19%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of W E B Dubois Academic High School?
The graduation rate of W E B Dubois Academic High School is 11-19%, which is lower than the New York state average of 82%.
How many students attend W E B Dubois Academic High School?
114 students attend W E B Dubois Academic High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of W E B Dubois Academic High School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W E B Dubois Academic High School?
W E B Dubois Academic High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does W E B Dubois Academic High School offer ?
W E B Dubois Academic High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is W E B Dubois Academic High School part of?
W E B Dubois Academic High School is part of New York City Geographic District #17.
