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#2272 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 48% in state

Satellite Academy High School

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

A New York City Geographic District # 2 high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

120 W 30TH ST, New York, NY 10001

  • Math 35% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2021)
  • 7.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics7.7Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
College Readiness1.2Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate7.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1

Students at Satellite Academy High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency35%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 52% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
44%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 69% (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

89.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Satellite Academy High School 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 91Biker’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

$123,393

Median home value

$793,000

Median rent

$3,024/mo

College educated

71.5%

Homeownership

23.6%

Poverty rate

15.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Winchendon School-nycPrivate · tuition8.1private9–120.2 mi59Compare →
High School of Fashion Industries (the)Enrollment path unverified7.79–120.3 mi1,533Compare →
Aaron School K - 12Private · tuition7.8privateK–120.4 mi161Compare →
Manhattan Village AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.19–120.4 mi400Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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
#98 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.

Satellite Academy High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Satellite Academy High School

Satellite Academy High School is a public high school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 2, serving approximately 114 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,272 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Satellite Academy High School

What grades does Satellite Academy High School serve?

Satellite Academy High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Satellite Academy High School?

Satellite Academy High School has an enrollment of approximately 114 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Satellite Academy High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Satellite Academy High School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Satellite Academy High School rank in NY?

Satellite Academy High School ranks #2,272 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Satellite Academy High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Satellite Academy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Satellite Academy High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Satellite Academy High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Satellite Academy High School a charter school?

No, Satellite Academy High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Satellite Academy High School a Title I school?

No, Satellite Academy High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Satellite Academy High School?

89.5% of students at Satellite Academy High School 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
114
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
4-Year Graduation
7.5%
Area population (ZIP 10001)
29,079
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
35
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 10001; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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