Is University Neighborhood High School a good school?

University Neighborhood High School ranks 557 th of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend University Neighborhood High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 487 students attended University Neighborhood High School.

What is the racial makeup of University Neighborhood High School?

Students at University Neighborhood High School are 46% Hispanic, 30% Asian, 16% African American, 6% White, 1% Two or more races.

University Neighborhood High School

Summary:

University Neighborhood High School is a public high school serving 487 students in grades 9-12 in New York City's Lower East Side. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #1, which is ranked 488 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

University Neighborhood High School has seen gradual improvements in its statewide ranking, moving from 1066 out of 1217 New York high schools in 2012-2013 to 557 out of 1242 in 2023-2024. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also improved, from 1 star out of 5 in 2014-2015 to 3 stars out of 5 in the current school year. The school performs particularly well for certain student subgroups, such as African American and homeless students, ranking in the top 30-40% of New York high schools. However, the school struggles with English Language Learner and Special Education student performance, ranking in the bottom 30-40% of New York high schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Bard High School Early College stands out as a high-performing school, ranking 382 out of 1242 New York high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, some nearby schools, such as Forsythe Satellite Academy and Lower Manhattan Arts Academy, have lower statewide rankings and ratings. University Neighborhood High School's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 82.55% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may contribute to the school's challenges, such as the elevated chronic absenteeism and lower performance in certain subject areas.

Detail:

Public 9-12

200 Monroe St
New York, NY 10002

(212) 962-4341

District: New York City Geographic District # 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
557^th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,020

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 487

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

46.2%

Asian:

29.6%

African American:

16.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details University Neighborhood High School ranks better than 55.2% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.68. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at University Neighborhood High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at University Neighborhood High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.2%), Asian (29.6%), African American (16%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at University Neighborhood High School is 12.6, which is the highest among 7 high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 1! (See more...)

Compare University Neighborhood High School employs 38.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at University Neighborhood High School is $20,020. 4 high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 1 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

University Neighborhood High School:

SchoolDigger ranks University Neighborhood High School 557^th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See University Neighborhood High School in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District # 1:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District # 1 488^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for University Neighborhood High School

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Rank History for all students at University Neighborhood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2005	31.86	722^nd	935	22.8%
2006	22.23	798^th	986	19.1%
2007	25.36	798^th	1002	20.4%
2008	12.10	937^th	1027	8.8%
2009	6.25	1058^th	1086	2.6%
2010	9.06	1050^th	1117	6.0%
2011	17.34	1008^th	1165	13.5%
2012	10.63	1060^th	1198	11.5%
2013	10.26	1066^th	1217	12.4%
2014	22.53	938^th	1237	24.2%
2015	28.63	902^nd	1255	28.1%
2016	37.81	799^th	1255	36.3%
2017	40.78	740^th	1221	39.4%
2018	30.47	839^th	1210	30.7%
2019	31.06	851^st	1207	29.5%
2022	36.61	748^th	1190	37.1%
2023	48.73	657^th	1228	46.5%
2024	57.68	557^th	1242	55.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at University Neighborhood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	56.44	192^nd	546	64.8%
2019	49.85	231^st	565	59.1%
2022	28.21	384^th	481	20.2%
2023	37.78	379^th	583	35.0%
2024	57.94	197^th	637	69.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at University Neighborhood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	31.32	758^th	1095	30.8%
2019	26.03	872^nd	1132	23.0%
2022	35.10	647^th	1038	37.7%
2023	50.27	470^th	1130	58.4%
2024	57.80	385^th	1144	66.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at University Neighborhood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	34.93	784^th	1154	32.1%
2019	34.80	808^th	1179	31.5%
2022	38.75	690^th	1101	37.3%
2023	51.31	525^th	1155	54.5%
2024	59.88	402^nd	1170	65.6%

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Rank History for Homeless students at University Neighborhood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	64.96	125^th	498	74.9%
2019	47.01	238^th	493	51.7%
2022	42.54	205^th	389	47.3%
2023	67.46	84^th	531	84.2%
2024	75.01	62^nd	564	89.0%

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Rank History for Female students at University Neighborhood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	29.60	854^th	1176	27.4%
2019	33.69	822^nd	1193	31.1%
2022	34.30	768^th	1155	33.5%
2023	44.92	679^th	1197	43.3%
2024	57.25	541^st	1219	55.6%

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Rank History for Male students at University Neighborhood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	31.30	818^th	1176	30.4%
2019	28.99	860^th	1190	27.7%
2022	37.39	724^th	1154	37.3%
2023	52.35	597^th	1191	49.9%
2024	57.97	534^th	1211	55.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at University Neighborhood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	23.91	344^th	426	19.2%
2019	25.92	365^th	447	18.3%
2022	21.10	322^nd	386	16.6%
2023	36.71	295^th	424	30.4%
2024	52.86	213^th	426	50.0%

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Rank History for African American students at University Neighborhood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	23.62	560^th	679	17.5%
2019	39.70	400^th	686	41.7%
2022	48.52	267^th	593	55.0%
2023	68.28	159^th	671	76.3%
2024	68.52	163^rd	690	76.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at University Neighborhood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	41.70	446^th	791	43.6%
2019	39.02	486^th	815	40.4%
2022	48.23	362^nd	760	52.4%
2023	56.96	308^th	851	63.8%
2024	61.42	271^st	865	68.7%

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Rank History for White students at University Neighborhood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	39.55	539^th	793	32.0%
2023	47.46	440^th	776	43.3%
2024	62.27	270^th	781	65.4%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for University Neighborhood High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	15	37	37	67	1	n/a	n/a	0	157
2001	24	41	65	89	0	n/a	n/a	0	219
2002	29	35	113	151	0	n/a	n/a	0	328
2003	29	35	113	151	0	n/a	n/a	0	328
2004	20	50	109	178	1	n/a	n/a	0	358
2005	21	52	135	197	2	n/a	n/a	0	407
2006	21	72	125	257	3	n/a	n/a	0	478
2007	22	93	130	286	2	n/a	n/a	0	533
2008	26	115	132	314	2	n/a	n/a	0	589
2009	25	138	113	307	3	n/a	n/a	0	586
2010	25	145	96	265	2	n/a	n/a	0	533
2011	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	489	489
2012	9	87	116	179	0	0	0	0	391
2013	11	77	95	148	1	0	0	0	332
2014	8	78	100	117	2	0	0	0	305
2015	11	74	94	128	2	0	0	0	309
2016	11	92	95	140	1	0	2	0	341
2017	10	97	114	166	2	4	0	0	393
2018	15	103	142	206	2	3	1	0	472
2019	22	94	171	184	2	5	4	0	482
2020	22	82	186	199	2	4	2	0	497
2021	27	103	184	252	5	1	3	0	575
2022	32	92	176	217	4	2	3	0	526
2023	30	78	144	225	2	1	7	0	487

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 University Neighborhood High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	157	10.0	15.7	80.3
2001	219	10.2	21.5	85.8
2002	328	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	328	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	358	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	407	n/a	n/a	0
2006	478	31.0	15.4	89.5
2007	533	35.4	15.1	n/a
2008	589	36.8	16.0	74
2009	586	41.5	14.1	73
2010	533	36.4	14.6	n/a
2011	489	n/a	n/a	n/a
2012	391	29.8	13.1	85.9
2013	332	25.0	13.2	86.1
2014	305	23.0	13.2	88.9
2015	309	22.0	14.0	89.3
2016	341	23.0	14.8	87.4
2017	393	24.0	16.3	89.6
2018	472	27.3	17.2	88.8
2019	482	32.0	15.0	86.7
2020	497	34.5	14.3	87.1
2021	575	34.4	16.7	90.8
2022	526	41.0	12.8	84.2
2023	487	38.4	12.6	82.5

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 University Neighborhood High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	157	10.0	15.7	80.3
2001	219	10.2	21.5	85.8
2002	328	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	328	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	358	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	407	n/a	n/a	0
2006	478	31.0	15.4	89.5
2007	533	35.4	15.1	n/a
2008	589	36.8	16.0	74
2009	586	41.5	14.1	73
2010	533	36.4	14.6	n/a
2011	489	n/a	n/a	n/a
2012	391	29.8	13.1	85.9
2013	332	25.0	13.2	86.1
2014	305	23.0	13.2	88.9
2015	309	22.0	14.0	89.3
2016	341	23.0	14.8	87.4
2017	393	24.0	16.3	89.6
2018	472	27.3	17.2	88.8
2019	482	32.0	15.0	86.7
2020	497	34.5	14.3	87.1
2021	575	34.4	16.7	90.8
2022	526	41.0	12.8	84.2
2023	487	38.4	12.6	82.5

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.

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