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Community Health Academy of the Heights

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

A New York City Geographic District # 6 high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

504 W 158TH ST, New York, NY 10033

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+2.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendImproving
Academics3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation20.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism70.7%

Students at Community Health Academy of the Heights score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 27 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
56%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
20%
ELA
9%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
24%
ELA
25%
2013
Math
9%
ELA
21%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 28 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

92.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Community Health Academy of the Heights 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 93Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 87Very Bikeable
  • 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

$75,585

Median home value

$709,100

Median rent

$1,742/mo

College educated

41.3%

Homeownership

15.4%

Poverty rate

17%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
20.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and MathematicsEnrollment path unverified7.49–120.4 mi627Compare →
New Heights Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.15–120.4 mi712Compare →
Nuasin Next Generation Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.3K–120.6 mi682Compare →
Frederick Douglass AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.96–120.7 mi708Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

New York City Geographic District # 6

Schools in district
45
Rank in district
#22 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.

Community Health Academy of the Heights is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Community Health Academy of the Heights

Community Health Academy of the Heights is a public high school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 6, serving approximately 574 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,798 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Community Health Academy of the Heights

What grades does Community Health Academy of the Heights serve?

Community Health Academy of the Heights serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Community Health Academy of the Heights?

Community Health Academy of the Heights has an enrollment of approximately 574 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Community Health Academy of the Heights?

The student-teacher ratio at Community Health Academy of the Heights is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Community Health Academy of the Heights rank in NY?

Community Health Academy of the Heights ranks #2,798 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Community Health Academy of the Heights's MySchoolScout rating?

Community Health Academy of the Heights has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Community Health Academy of the Heights?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Community Health Academy of the Heights has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Community Health Academy of the Heights a charter school?

No, Community Health Academy of the Heights is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Community Health Academy of the Heights a Title I school?

No, Community Health Academy of the Heights is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Community Health Academy of the Heights?

92.9% of students at Community Health Academy of the Heights 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
574
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
70.7%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 10033)
53,611
Area average commute
41.3 min
Area median age
37.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 10033; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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