Serving 144 students in grades 9-12, Nelson Mandela High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nelson Mandela High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Nelson Mandela High School's student population of 144 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nelson Mandela High School is 0.46, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
12%
30%
Black
72%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 schools are Nelson Mandela High School often compared to?
Nelson Mandela High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boys And Girls High School, Pathways In Technology Early College High School (P-tech) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nelson Mandela High School?
The graduation rate of Nelson Mandela High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Nelson Mandela High School?
144 students attend Nelson Mandela High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Nelson Mandela High School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nelson Mandela High School?
Nelson Mandela High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nelson Mandela High School offer ?
Nelson Mandela High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nelson Mandela High School part of?
Nelson Mandela High School is part of New York City Geographic District #16 School District.
In what neighborhood is Nelson Mandela High School located?
Nelson Mandela High School is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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