Very Good
#1349 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 28% in state
Judith S Kaye School (the)
High School · New York City Geographic District # 4 · New York, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 4 high school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
321 E 96TH ST, New York, NY 10128
- Math 50% proficient (2021)
- Reading 75% proficient (2021)
- 47.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Judith S Kaye School (the) score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 62% across the 2-year record (2020–2021).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2020-2021) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2020-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 4 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Judith S Kaye School (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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High School for Climate Justice (the)Enrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Innovation Charter High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Dream Charter School East HarlemCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 992 | Compare → |
| East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 897 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
New York City Geographic District # 4
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #7 of 28
- 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.
Judith S Kaye School (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Judith S Kaye School (the)
Judith S Kaye School (the) is a public high school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 4, serving approximately 165 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,349 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Judith S Kaye School (the)
What grades does Judith S Kaye School (the) serve?
Judith S Kaye School (the) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Judith S Kaye School (the)?
Judith S Kaye School (the) has an enrollment of approximately 165 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Judith S Kaye School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Judith S Kaye School (the) is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Judith S Kaye School (the) rank in NY?
Judith S Kaye School (the) ranks #1,349 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Judith S Kaye School (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Judith S Kaye School (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 Judith S Kaye School (the)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Judith S Kaye School (the) has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Is Judith S Kaye School (the) a charter school?
No, Judith S Kaye School (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Judith S Kaye School (the) a Title I school?
No, Judith S Kaye School (the) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Judith S Kaye School (the)?
89.7% of students at Judith S Kaye School (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
- 165
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Phone
- (212) 360-1509
- 4-Year Graduation
- 47.0%
- 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 · 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 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, 2020-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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