Serving 398 students in grades 9-12, Progress High School For Professional Careers ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Progress High School For Professional Careers ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Progress High School For Professional Careers's student population of 398 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Progress High School For Professional Careers ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Progress High School For Professional Careers is 0.41, 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
#1708 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
74%
30%
Black
22%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
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 Progress High School For Professional Careers's ranking?
Progress High School For Professional Careers is ranked #1708 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Progress High School For Professional Careers often compared to?
Progress High School For Professional Careersis often viewed alongside schools like High School For Enterprise Business & Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Progress High School For Professional Careers?
The graduation rate of Progress High School For Professional Careers is 70-74%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Progress High School For Professional Careers?
398 students attend Progress High School For Professional Careers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Progress High School For Professional Careers students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Progress High School For Professional Careers?
Progress High School For Professional Careers has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Progress High School For Professional Careers offer ?
Progress High School For Professional Careers offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Progress High School For Professional Careers part of?
Progress High School For Professional Careers is part of New York City Geographic District #14 School District.
In what neighborhood is Progress High School For Professional Careers located?
Progress High School For Professional Careers is located in the East Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in East Williamsburg.
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