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#422 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 9% in state

High School for Health Professions & Human Services

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

A New York City Geographic District # 2 high school where students score 55 points above what's typical for similar communities.

345 E 15TH ST, New York, NY 10003

  • Math 94% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 94% proficient (2021)
  • 97.0% 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 Data12
Annual Change+0.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency94% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency94% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency94% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+54.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile98th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation42.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
Chronic Absenteeism30.6%

Students at High School for Health Professions & Human Services score 94% 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 Proficiency94%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency94%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 94% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
97%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
96%
ELA
97%
2015
Math
96%
ELA
97%
2016
Math
96%
ELA
95%
2017
Math
94%
ELA
97%
2018
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2019
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2020*
Math
94%
ELA
94%
2021*
Math
94%
ELA
94%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 94% (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 24 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

86.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where High School for Health Professions & Human Services 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 100Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 97Biker’s Paradise
  • 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

$153,750

Median home value

$1,137,000

Median rent

$2,772/mo

College educated

82.2%

Homeownership

34.7%

Poverty rate

12.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
42.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
2 boys'·6 girls'·9 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
Institute for Collaborative EducationEnrollment path unverified8.76–120.0 mi479Compare →
PS 226Enrollment path unverified4.0PK–120.0 mi282Compare →
Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.810–120.1 mi629Compare →
East Side Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.16–120.2 mi695Compare →

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
#28 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 Health Professions & Human Services is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About High School for Health Professions & Human Services

High School for Health Professions & Human Services is a public high school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 2, serving approximately 1,667 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #422 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about High School for Health Professions & Human Services

What grades does High School for Health Professions & Human Services serve?

High School for Health Professions & Human Services serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend High School for Health Professions & Human Services?

High School for Health Professions & Human Services has an enrollment of approximately 1,667 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at High School for Health Professions & Human Services?

The student-teacher ratio at High School for Health Professions & Human Services is 15.9:1. 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 Health Professions & Human Services rank in NY?

High School for Health Professions & Human Services ranks #422 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is High School for Health Professions & Human Services's MySchoolScout rating?

High School for Health Professions & Human Services has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Health Professions & Human Services?

Based on loaded state assessment records, High School for Health Professions & Human Services has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is High School for Health Professions & Human Services a charter school?

No, High School for Health Professions & Human Services is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is High School for Health Professions & Human Services a Title I school?

No, High School for Health Professions & Human Services is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High School for Health Professions & Human Services?

86.5% of students at High School for Health Professions & Human Services 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
1,667
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
105
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.6%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 10003)
53,825
Area average commute
24 min
Area median age
31.7
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 · 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 10003; 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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