High School For Environmental Studies

Public 9-12

 444 W 56th St
       New York, NY  10019-3602


(212) 262-8113

District: New York City Geographic District # 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
708th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,317 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  1,083

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.8%
White:
13.7%
African American:
12.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.7% Help


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Compare Details High School For Environmental Studies ranks worse than 57.7% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 21st among 56 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.54. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of High School For Environmental Studies freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Compare Details Student population at High School For Environmental Studies is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.8%), White (13.7%), African American (12.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at High School For Environmental Studies is 13.9. 58 high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at High School For Environmental Studies is $14,317. 60 high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

High School For Environmental Studies:

SchoolDigger ranks High School For Environmental Studies 708th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See High School For Environmental Studies in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District # 2:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District # 2 306th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for High School For Environmental Studies

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Rank History for all students at High School For Environmental Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 59.06 463rd 986 53.0%
2007 65.95 300th 1002 70.1%
2008 57.09 525th 1027 48.9%
2009 60.04 451st 1086 58.5%
2010 63.45 388th 1117 65.3%
2011 56.50 577th 1165 50.5%
2012 44.06 731st 1198 39.0%
2013 39.08 778th 1217 36.1%
2014 31.93 840th 1237 32.1%
2015 33.15 853rd 1255 32.0%
2016 33.59 858th 1255 31.6%
2017 26.60 860th 1221 29.6%
2018 25.67 890th 1210 26.4%
2019 34.19 823rd 1207 31.8%
2021 46.71 335th 519 35.5%
2022 40.11 716th 1190 39.8%
2023 42.54 708th 1228 42.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at High School For Environmental Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 39.87 144th 212 32.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at High School For Environmental Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.92 290th 546 46.9%
2019 32.07 398th 565 29.6%
2022 40.96 271st 481 43.7%
2023 36.18 394th 583 32.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at High School For Environmental Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.88 896th 1095 18.2%
2019 35.77 714th 1132 36.9%
2022 46.27 489th 1038 52.9%
2023 48.63 494th 1130 56.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at High School For Environmental Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.23 869th 1154 24.7%
2019 36.76 786th 1179 33.3%
2022 39.61 683rd 1101 38.0%
2023 39.25 704th 1155 39.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at High School For Environmental Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.48 192nd 498 61.4%
2019 40.28 289th 493 41.4%
2022 65.88 64th 389 83.5%
2023 48.57 229th 531 56.9%
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Rank History for Female students at High School For Environmental Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.65 862nd 1176 26.7%
2019 35.77 802nd 1193 32.8%
2022 40.22 715th 1155 38.1%
2023 43.77 690th 1197 42.4%
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Rank History for Male students at High School For Environmental Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.78 908th 1176 22.8%
2019 31.99 826th 1190 30.6%
2022 38.53 707th 1154 38.7%
2023 35.34 758th 1191 36.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at High School For Environmental Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.82 255th 426 40.1%
2019 48.26 274th 447 38.7%
2022 40.69 251st 386 35.0%
2023 43.14 266th 424 37.3%
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Rank History for African American students at High School For Environmental Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.27 477th 679 29.7%
2019 44.08 370th 686 46.1%
2022 44.61 297th 593 49.9%
2023 53.22 258th 671 61.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at High School For Environmental Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.59 548th 791 30.7%
2019 41.25 466th 815 42.8%
2022 45.15 391st 760 48.6%
2023 44.41 422nd 851 50.4%
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Rank History for White students at High School For Environmental Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.48 226th 765 70.5%
2019 13.63 734th 793 7.4%
2022 39.27 500th 738 32.2%
2023 56.59 336th 776 56.7%
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by a parent
Monday, July 7, 2014

Open Quote The teachers are not only bad but they are also biased and they bring their biases into the classroom. The teachers at this school reuse past lessons that don't work for the majority of students and that is evident in the test scores, some teachers don't even come up with their only lessons but they use lessons they get online which is may or may not work for the majority of students but the teachers don't care whether the students pass or not since they bring in their personal biases to try and bring down the students they don't like. They do this by giving the student a lower score on things like essays, participation, classwork and yelling at students for doing something annoying like asking to go to the bathroom or talking, deny a student a letter of recommendation, or openly mocking students in class. This negatively affects students grades and consequently creates an antagonistic environment in which fights happen constantly. It's not just the students who are affected but the teachers are as well which is why all the good teachers who taught the subject well and get high regents scores have left for better opportunities like the french teacher who now teaches at stuyvesant. Close Quote


by a student
Friday, July 4, 2014

Open Quote All of the teachers that were were keeping have left for better opportunities like the french teacher who teaches at Stuyvesant right now(check the French regents score for this score in 2011 and compare it to now). The teachers who stayed have essentially given up on their profession and reuse lessons that may or may not work for the majority of students, some teachers don't even come up with their own lessons, but they get their lessons online. If that wasn't bad enough, the teachers don't even try to hide their personal biases and they pass along these biases onto the students. This comes out in the form of racism, yelling, intentionally low grades on students work usually based on racial bias, denying a student a letter of recommendation (also based on race) and a myriad of other unethical actions. This creates an antagonistic environment between students and teachers where the teachers treat students with less respect than they deserve even as they're about to graduate, and makes students want to act out which is why fights are so common, you can't light a fire without a spark and the teachers are the spark. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, August 24, 2013

Open Quote This is a good school that I feel is often overlooked by many. The teachers are great, they really care about their students, they help them whenever they can, most go beyond and the students for the most part are good kids,( problem students are dealt with swiftly and effectively by the administration, there are a few bad apples in every bunch!) my daughter made some really nice friends here. The guidance department is there for you if you ask for help with anything from class schedule, advice on classes, to planning for your child's future, they are very good and they care. I found the level of caring by all here to be better than most schools that I hear of. Of course your child and you must do your part to ensure they do well in school and their future. And let us all hope that the NYC School System gets their act together because they are the ones that are failing our children, our schools, our teachers and us. The school is good, send your child, be proactive and they will do well. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, June 18, 2010

Open Quote good classes, great teachers. Close Quote



Enrollment information for High School For Environmental Studies

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 253 318 238 660 5 n/a n/a 0 1474
2007 221 334 244 644 4 n/a n/a 0 1447
2008 186 317 246 711 4 n/a n/a 0 1464
2009 184 290 252 762 3 n/a n/a 0 1491
2010 175 247 223 775 1 n/a n/a 0 1421
2011 180 215 230 804 2 0 0 0 1431
2012 154 201 233 793 3 0 0 0 1384
2013 114 196 218 795 2 0 4 0 1329
2014 102 207 224 786 4 0 3 0 1326
2015 85 193 196 819 2 0 7 0 1302
2016 81 190 168 812 3 0 12 0 1266
2017 79 196 156 766 5 3 10 0 1215
2018 79 195 141 766 9 2 9 0 1201
2019 74 182 124 746 10 3 21 0 1160
2020 83 167 130 725 14 3 14 0 1136
2021 109 157 139 740 11 4 28 0 1188
2022 121 139 127 665 10 5 36 0 1103
2023 148 137 126 594 8 4 64 2 1083

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at High School For Environmental Studies

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 1474 73.0 20.2 49.8
2007 1447 72.0 20.1 56.2
2008 1464 72.2 20.3 48.8
2009 1491 72.4 20.6 58.1
2010 1421 72.8 19.5 n/a
2011 1431 59.5 24.0 61.7
2012 1384 68.0 20.3 67.8
2013 1329 66.0 20.1 73.3
2014 1326 63.9 20.7 75
2015 1302 60.0 21.7 73.6
2016 1266 64.0 19.7 74.4
2017 1215 68.9 17.6 78.6
2018 1201 69.0 17.4 81.1
2019 1160 71.0 16.3 82.2
2020 1136 76.6 14.8 79.2
2021 1188 78.1 15.1 78.4
2022 1103 74.9 14.7 76.9
2023 1083 77.7 13.9 73.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio High School For Environmental Studies

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 1474 73.0 20.2 49.8
2007 1447 72.0 20.1 56.2
2008 1464 72.2 20.3 48.8
2009 1491 72.4 20.6 58.1
2010 1421 72.8 19.5 n/a
2011 1431 59.5 24.0 61.7
2012 1384 68.0 20.3 67.8
2013 1329 66.0 20.1 73.3
2014 1326 63.9 20.7 75
2015 1302 60.0 21.7 73.6
2016 1266 64.0 19.7 74.4
2017 1215 68.9 17.6 78.6
2018 1201 69.0 17.4 81.1
2019 1160 71.0 16.3 82.2
2020 1136 76.6 14.8 79.2
2021 1188 78.1 15.1 78.4
2022 1103 74.9 14.7 76.9
2023 1083 77.7 13.9 73.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely Immunized
201599.7%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for High School For Environmental Studies

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $624 (5.2%) $11,419 (94.8%) $12,043
2020 $656 (5.5%) $11,267 (94.5%) $11,923
2021 $843 (7.1%) $11,004 (92.9%) $11,847
2022 $1,882 (13.1%) $12,435 (86.9%) $14,317

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on High School For Environmental Studies

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 823rd of 1207 High schoolsRanks 708th of 1228 High schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (High School For Environmental Studies)59.754.3
 5.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York City Geographic District # 2)66.260
 6.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (High School For Environmental Studies)55.444.4
 11%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York City Geographic District # 2)6254
 8%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Algebra II (High School For Environmental Studies)66.443.4
 23%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York City Geographic District # 2)71.149.6
 21.5%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course English (High School For Environmental Studies)86.885.8
 1%
   End of Course English (New York City Geographic District # 2)87.181.8
 5.3%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Geometry (High School For Environmental Studies)46.135
 11.1%
   End of Course Geometry (New York City Geographic District # 2)59.445.7
 13.7%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (High School For Environmental Studies)4769.9
 22.8%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York City Geographic District # 2)53.157.1
 3.9%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (High School For Environmental Studies)70.770.5
 0.2%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York City Geographic District # 2)80.974.1
 6.8%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (High School For Environmental Studies)61.560.2
 1.3%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York City Geographic District # 2)73.967
 6.9%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (High School For Environmental Studies)42.944.4
 1.6%
   End of Course Physics (New York City Geographic District # 2)83.973
 11%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (High School For Environmental Studies)66.468.1
 1.7%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York City Geographic District # 2)76.776.7
 0%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11601083
 6.6%
African American182137
 24.7%
American Indian108
 20%
Asian124126
 1.6%
Hispanic746594
 20.4%
Pacific Islander34
 33.3%
White74148
 100%
Two or More Races2164
 204.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.2%73.7%
 8.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,083 students attended High School For Environmental Studies.

Students at High School For Environmental Studies are 55% Hispanic, 14% White, 13% African American, 12% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

High School For Environmental Studies ranks 708th of 1228 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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