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#509 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 11% in state

High School for Arts and Business

High School · New York City Geographic District #24 · Corona, NY

A New York City Geographic District #24 high school where students score 56 points above what's typical for similar communities.

105-25 HORACE HARDING EXPW, Corona, NY 11368

  • Math 98% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 92% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency97.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency92% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency95% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+55.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile98th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation33.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism32.1%

Students at High School for Arts and Business score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency98%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency92%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 95% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
26%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
94%
2016
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2018
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2019
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2020*
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
98%
ELA
92%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 93% (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

87.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where High School for Arts and Business 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 85Very Walkable
  • Transit 91Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 66Bikeable

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

Median income

$71,798

Median home value

$751,700

Median rent

$1,925/mo

College educated

14.4%

Homeownership

22.1%

Poverty rate

18.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11368; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
33.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·3 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
Forest Hills High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.99–120.7 mi3,425Compare →
Cathedral Preparatory School and SeminaryPrivate · tuition6.2private9–120.8 mi151Compare →
John F Kennedy JR SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.39–120.8 mi520Compare →
Civic Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.09–121.0 mi568Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New York City Geographic District #24

Schools in district
57
Rank in district
#4 of 56
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.

High School for Arts and Business is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About High School for Arts and Business

High School for Arts and Business is a public high school in Corona, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #24, serving approximately 736 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #509 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about High School for Arts and Business

What grades does High School for Arts and Business serve?

High School for Arts and Business serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend High School for Arts and Business?

High School for Arts and Business has an enrollment of approximately 736 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at High School for Arts and Business?

The student-teacher ratio at High School for Arts and Business 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 High School for Arts and Business rank in NY?

High School for Arts and Business ranks #509 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is High School for Arts and Business's MySchoolScout rating?

High School for Arts and Business has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 High School for Arts and Business?

Based on loaded state assessment records, High School for Arts and Business has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is High School for Arts and Business a charter school?

No, High School for Arts and Business is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is High School for Arts and Business a Title I school?

No, High School for Arts and Business is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High School for Arts and Business?

87.8% of students at High School for Arts and Business 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
736
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.1%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 11368)
107,060
Area average commute
44.8 min
Area median age
35.1
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 11368; 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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