Serving 358 students in grades 9-12, High School For Teaching And The Professions ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School For Teaching And The Professions ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
High School For Teaching And The Professions's student population of 358 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
High School For Teaching And The Professions ranks within the top 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 Teaching And The Professions is 0.34, 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
#1454 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
80%
30%
Black
16%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 High School For Teaching And The Professions's ranking?
High School For Teaching And The Professions is ranked #1454 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are High School For Teaching And The Professions often compared to?
High School For Teaching And The Professionsis often viewed alongside schools like Discovery High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School For Teaching And The Professions?
The graduation rate of High School For Teaching And The Professions is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend High School For Teaching And The Professions?
358 students attend High School For Teaching And The Professions.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of High School For Teaching And The Professions students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 2% 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 Teaching And The Professions?
High School For Teaching And The Professions has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School For Teaching And The Professions offer ?
High School For Teaching And The Professions offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is High School For Teaching And The Professions part of?
High School For Teaching And The Professions is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
In what neighborhood is High School For Teaching And The Professions located?
High School For Teaching And The Professions is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.
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