Serving 175 students in grades 9-12, New Visions Charter High School For The Humanities Iii ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
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 Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50% in NY)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Visions Charter High School For The Humanities Iii's student population of 175 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
175 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1989
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 15, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of New Visions Charter High School For The Humanities Iii is 0.32, 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)
(21-22)21-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
12%
30%
Black
82%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Visions Charter High School For The Humanities Iii?
The graduation rate of New Visions Charter High School For The Humanities Iii is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend New Visions Charter High School For The Humanities Iii?
175 students attend New Visions Charter High School For The Humanities Iii.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of New Visions Charter High School For The Humanities Iii students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Visions Charter High School For The Humanities Iii?
New Visions Charter High School For The Humanities Iii has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Visions Charter High School For The Humanities Iii offer ?
New Visions Charter High School For The Humanities Iii offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Visions Charter High School For The Humanities Iii part of?
New Visions Charter High School For The Humanities Iii is part of New Visions Charter High School For The Humanities III School District.
In what neighborhood is New Visions Charter High School For The Humanities Iii located?
New Visions Charter High School For The Humanities Iii is located in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of New York, NY.
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