Washington Heights Academy, NY
RegularPublic SchoolKindergarten–Grade 8Pre-Kindergarten Offered
How Washington Heights Academy Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score84
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Washington Heights Academy
592Students
100%Low-Income Students
35Teachers
17 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 49% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 9% | 6% | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 10% | 9% | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 9% | 9% | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 10% | 9% | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 10% | 8% | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 11% | 8% | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 11% | 8% | 14% |
| Grade 6 | 11% | 8% | 15% |
| Grade 7 | 11% | 7% | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 9% | 7% | 17% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 7% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 17% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 2% | 49% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 94% | 23% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | 1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | <1% | 3% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Washington Heights Academy
67%Math Proficiency
70%Reading Proficiency
68%Average Proficiency
78%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 72% | 57% | 50% |
| Male | 64% | 53% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 64% | 51% | 50% |
| Grade 4 | 64% | 47% | 49% |
| Grade 5 | 60% | 40% | 48% |
| Grade 6 | 70% | 45% | 45% |
| Grade 7 | 74% | 39% | 45% |
| Grade 8 | 80% | 43% | 45% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NY | US |
|---|
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 70% | 37% | 43% |
| Limited English | 50% | 32% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 67% | 48% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 50% | 33% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Washington Heights Academy
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NY | US |
|---|
Location Map
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