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College Academy (the)

High School · New York City Geographic District # 6 · New York, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 6 high school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.

549 AUDUBON AVE, New York, NY 10040

  • Math 82% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency68% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+32.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
College Readiness6.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation26.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism53.3%

Students at College Academy (the) score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency82%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 29 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 68% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
82%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
82%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

96.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where College Academy (the) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,049/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,022

Median home value

$465,700

Median rent

$1,680/mo

College educated

38.3%

Homeownership

15.4%

Poverty rate

16.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
26.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
High School for Health Careers & SciencesEnrollment path unverified6.29–120.0 mi433Compare →
High School for Law & Public ServiceEnrollment path unverified5.69–120.0 mi426Compare →
High School for Media & CommunicationsEnrollment path unverified5.19–120.0 mi348Compare →
City College Academy of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified4.96–120.4 mi558Compare →

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 # 6

Schools in district
45
Rank in district
#18 of 45
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.

College Academy (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About College Academy (the)

College Academy (the) is a public high school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 6, serving approximately 375 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,474 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about College Academy (the)

What grades does College Academy (the) serve?

College Academy (the) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend College Academy (the)?

College Academy (the) has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at College Academy (the)?

The student-teacher ratio at College Academy (the) is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does College Academy (the) rank in NY?

College Academy (the) ranks #2,474 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is College Academy (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?

College Academy (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 College Academy (the)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, College Academy (the) has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is College Academy (the) a charter school?

No, College Academy (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is College Academy (the) a Title I school?

No, College Academy (the) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for College Academy (the)?

96.8% of students at College Academy (the) 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
375
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.3%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 10040)
41,581
Area average commute
39 min
Area median age
41.5
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 10040; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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