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#1345 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 28% in state

High School for Climate Justice (the)

High School · New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 2 high school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.

320 E 96TH ST, New York, NY 10128

  • Math 67% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2019)
  • 82.0% 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 Data13
Annual Change+1.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendImproving
Academics9.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2019 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+38.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation42.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1
Chronic Absenteeism87.7%

Students at High School for Climate Justice (the) score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency67%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 67% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
21%
ELA
33%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
67%
2021*
Math
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)

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

Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

89.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where High School for Climate Justice (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 97Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 80Very 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

$148,705

Median home value

$1,295,600

Median rent

$2,648/mo

College educated

77.5%

Homeownership

32.3%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10128; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
42.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
2 boys'·1 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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
Judith S Kaye School (the)Enrollment path unverified7.39–120.1 mi165Compare →
Innovation Charter High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.69–120.2 mi409Compare →
Dream Charter School East HarlemCharter · enrollment unverified5.1PK–120.4 mi992Compare →
Dalton SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–120.5 mi1,221Compare →

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.

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 # 2

Schools in district
119
Rank in district
#76 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.

High School for Climate Justice (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About High School for Climate Justice (the)

High School for Climate Justice (the) is a public high school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 2, serving approximately 325 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,345 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about High School for Climate Justice (the)

What grades does High School for Climate Justice (the) serve?

High School for Climate Justice (the) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend High School for Climate Justice (the)?

High School for Climate Justice (the) has an enrollment of approximately 325 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at High School for Climate Justice (the)?

The student-teacher ratio at High School for Climate Justice (the) is 10.5:1. 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 Climate Justice (the) rank in NY?

High School for Climate Justice (the) ranks #1,345 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is High School for Climate Justice (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?

High School for Climate Justice (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Climate Justice (the)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, High School for Climate Justice (the) has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Is High School for Climate Justice (the) a charter school?

No, High School for Climate Justice (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is High School for Climate Justice (the) a Title I school?

No, High School for Climate Justice (the) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High School for Climate Justice (the)?

89.8% of students at High School for Climate Justice (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
325
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
87.7%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 10128)
59,000
Area average commute
32.1 min
Area median age
42.7
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 · 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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 10128; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24

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