Serving 574 students in grades 6-12, Community Health Academy Of The Heights 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 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Community Health Academy Of The Heights ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Community Health Academy Of The Heights's student population of 574 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
574 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Rankings
Community Health Academy Of The Heights ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community Health Academy Of The Heights is 0.28, 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
#2493 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
84%
30%
Black
11%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community Health Academy Of The Heights's ranking?
Community Health Academy Of The Heights is ranked #2493 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Community Health Academy Of The Heights often compared to?
Community Health Academy Of The Heightsis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Community Health Academy Of The Heights?
The graduation rate of Community Health Academy Of The Heights is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Community Health Academy Of The Heights?
574 students attend Community Health Academy Of The Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Community Health Academy Of The Heights students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Health Academy Of The Heights?
Community Health Academy Of The Heights has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Community Health Academy Of The Heights offer ?
Community Health Academy Of The Heights offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Community Health Academy Of The Heights part of?
Community Health Academy Of The Heights is part of New York City Geographic District # 6 School District.
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