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#1742 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 37% in state
James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning
High School · New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 2 high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
351 W 18TH ST, New York, NY 10011
- Math 45% proficient (2021)
- Reading 70% proficient (2021)
- 22.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 57% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 76% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 100Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 95Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$146,571
Median home value
$1,165,800
Median rent
$2,868/mo
College educated
79.2%
Homeownership
36%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson High School of Learning TechnologiesEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Humanities Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 269 | Compare → |
| Landmark High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 323 | Compare → |
| Manhattan Business AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 407 | Compare → |
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
- #84 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.
James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning
James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning is a public high school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 2, serving approximately 129 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,742 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning
What grades does James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning serve?
James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning?
James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning has an enrollment of approximately 129 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning?
The student-teacher ratio at James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning rank in NY?
James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning ranks #1,742 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning's MySchoolScout rating?
James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning a charter school?
No, James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning a Title I school?
No, James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning?
95.3% of students at James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning 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
- 129
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Phone
- (212) 627-2812
- 4-Year Graduation
- 22.0%
- Area population (ZIP 10011)
- 49,344
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 43
Official sources & links
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 10011; 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
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