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#1159 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 24% in state

Orchard Collegiate Academy

High School · New York City Geographic District # 1 · New York, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 1 high school where students score 47 points above what's typical for similar communities.

220 HENRY ST, New York, NY 10002

  • Math 87% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 85% proficient (2021)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+5.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendImproving
Academics9.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency87% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency84.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency86% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+46.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
College Readiness6.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation10.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
Chronic Absenteeism58.2%

Students at Orchard Collegiate Academy score 86% 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 Proficiency87%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency85%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 34 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 86% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
38%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2017
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2018
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2019
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2020*
Math
87%
ELA
85%
2021*
Math
87%
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 60% (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

87.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Orchard Collegiate Academy 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 98Walker'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

$46,525

Median home value

$808,500

Median rent

$1,207/mo

College educated

39%

Homeownership

18.6%

Poverty rate

24.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
10.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics1sport offered
1 boys'·0 girls'·2 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
University Neighborhood High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.69–120.1 mi481Compare →
Essex Street AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.29–120.3 mi356Compare →
High School for Dual Language and Asian StudiesEnrollment path unverified8.89–120.3 mi369Compare →
Lower Manhattan Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.09–120.3 mi303Compare →

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 # 1

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#5 of 26
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.

Orchard Collegiate Academy is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Orchard Collegiate Academy

Orchard Collegiate Academy is a public high school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 1, serving approximately 280 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,159 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Orchard Collegiate Academy

What grades does Orchard Collegiate Academy serve?

Orchard Collegiate Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Orchard Collegiate Academy?

Orchard Collegiate Academy has an enrollment of approximately 280 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Collegiate Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Collegiate Academy is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Orchard Collegiate Academy rank in NY?

Orchard Collegiate Academy ranks #1,159 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Orchard Collegiate Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Orchard Collegiate Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Orchard Collegiate Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Orchard Collegiate Academy has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Orchard Collegiate Academy a charter school?

No, Orchard Collegiate Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Orchard Collegiate Academy a Title I school?

No, Orchard Collegiate Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orchard Collegiate Academy?

87.5% of students at Orchard Collegiate Academy 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
280
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
58.2%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 10002)
75,517
Area average commute
31.1 min
Area median age
42.9
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 10002; 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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