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#1840 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 39% in state
Business of Sports School
High School · New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 2 high school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
439 W 49TH ST, New York, NY 10019
- Math 67% proficient (2021)
- Reading 77% proficient (2021)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Business of Sports School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 72% in 2021, across a 10-year record (2012–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2012-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Business of Sports School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 99Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,835
Median home value
$1,066,100
Median rent
$2,619/mo
College educated
77.5%
Homeownership
21.6%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Urban Assembly Gateway School for TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 418 | Compare → |
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| Food and Finance High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 455 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New York City Geographic District # 2
- Schools in district
- 119
- Rank in district
- #90 of 118
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Business of Sports School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Business of Sports School
Business of Sports School is a public high school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 2, serving approximately 431 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,840 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Business of Sports School
What grades does Business of Sports School serve?
Business of Sports School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Business of Sports School?
Business of Sports School has an enrollment of approximately 431 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Business of Sports School?
The student-teacher ratio at Business of Sports School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Business of Sports School rank in NY?
Business of Sports School ranks #1,840 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Business of Sports School's MySchoolScout rating?
Business of Sports School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Business of Sports School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Business of Sports School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Is Business of Sports School a charter school?
No, Business of Sports School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Business of Sports School a Title I school?
No, Business of Sports School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Business of Sports School?
85.8% of students at Business of Sports School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 431
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 88.6%
- Phone
- (212) 246-2183
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 10019)
- 44,276
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10019; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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