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 top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
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 stayed relatively flat 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 4,377 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
#2580 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
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%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillside Arts & Letters Academy's ranking?
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy is ranked #2580 out of 4,377 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 Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School, High School For Community Leadership by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 95%, 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 School District.
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