Eleanor Roosevelt High School is a small public high school on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City. Eleanor Roosevelt High School is composed of about 33 teachers and 500 students representing over 40 countries.
Serving 540 students in grades 9-12, Eleanor Roosevelt High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eleanor Roosevelt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Eleanor Roosevelt High School's student population of 540 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Rankings
Eleanor Roosevelt High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eleanor Roosevelt High School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#101 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
23%
10%
Hispanic
23%
30%
Black
8%
16%
White
41%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Eleanor Roosevelt High School's ranking?
Eleanor Roosevelt High School is ranked #101 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eleanor Roosevelt High School?
The graduation rate of Eleanor Roosevelt High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Eleanor Roosevelt High School?
540 students attend Eleanor Roosevelt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Eleanor Roosevelt High School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eleanor Roosevelt High School?
Eleanor Roosevelt High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Eleanor Roosevelt High School offer ?
Eleanor Roosevelt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Eleanor Roosevelt High School part of?
Eleanor Roosevelt High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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