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New Dawn Charter High School II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 286 students in New Dawn Charter High School II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public School in New Dawn Charter High School II School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,813 Schools
# Students
286 Students
2,506,610 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
217,085 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Dawn Charter High School II School District, which is ranked #732 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#765 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)20-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.72
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
13%
10%
% Hispanic
40%
30%
% Black
39%
15%
% White
1%
40%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The school district's spending/student of $16,490 is less than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has declined by 61% over four school years.
Spending
$5 MM
$80,737 MM
Spending / Student
$16,490
$32,210
Best New Dawn Charter High School II School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Dawn Charter High School Ii
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
89-25 161st St
Jamaica, NY 11432
(347) 947-2580
Jamaica, NY 11432
(347) 947-2580
Gr: 9-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Dawn Charter High School II School District?
New Dawn Charter High School II School District manages 1 public schools serving 286 students.
What is the rank of New Dawn Charter High School II School District?
New Dawn Charter High School II School District is ranked #732 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Dawn Charter High School II School District?
40% of New Dawn Charter High School II School District students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Dawn Charter High School II School District?
New Dawn Charter High School II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is New Dawn Charter High School II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,490 is less than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has declined by 61% over four school years.
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