Essex Street Academy

Public 9-12

350 Grand St
New York, NY 10002

(212) 475-4773

District: New York City Geographic District # 2

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,069

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 344

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

43.3%

African American:

19.8%

White:

19.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Essex Street Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2016 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.77. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Essex Street Academy 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 Essex Street Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43.3%), African American (19.8%), White (19.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Essex Street Academy is 10.8, which is the 25^th best among 56 high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2. (See more...)

Compare Essex Street Academy employs 31.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Essex Street Academy is $18,069. 39 high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2 spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Essex Street Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

New York City Geographic District # 2:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District # 2 335^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Essex Street Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2007	25.96	796^th	1002	20.6%
2008	20.22	855^th	1027	16.7%
2009	54.92	557^th	1086	48.7%
2015	35.27	833^rd	1255	33.6%
2016	35.77	824^th	1255	34.3%

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

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Essex Street Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	14	23	11	62	0	n/a	n/a	110
2006	22	42	12	105	2	n/a	n/a	183
2007	38	65	14	151	2	n/a	n/a	270
2008	36	88	21	197	2	n/a	n/a	344
2009	29	108	18	196	2	n/a	n/a	353
2010	28	108	17	210	2	n/a	n/a	365
2011	24	96	17	191	1	0	0	329
2012	26	94	14	209	0	0	0	343
2013	28	102	20	182	1	0	6	339
2014	56	120	18	154	3	0	0	351
2015	43	139	21	150	3	0	6	362
2016	28	135	20	153	5	0	14	355
2017	23	136	16	143	3	1	16	338
2018	20	130	20	139	5	1	23	338
2019	34	118	21	142	3	1	18	337
2020	48	105	23	149	3	1	14	343
2021	59	101	29	162	3	1	18	373
2022	71	89	22	151	2	1	17	353
2023	66	68	19	149	1	1	40	344

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 Essex Street Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	110	n/a	n/a	0
2006	183	14.0	13.1	80.9
2007	270	22.0	12.3	83
2008	344	19.9	17.3	69.5
2009	353	26.2	13.5	72.5
2010	365	27.2	13.3	n/a
2011	329	28.5	11.5	70.5
2012	343	19.4	17.6	69.7
2013	339	26.6	12.7	69.3
2014	351	24.6	14.2	71.8
2015	362	25.0	14.4	67.7
2016	355	24.0	14.7	70.7
2017	338	25.2	13.4	73.4
2018	338	25.7	13.1	69.5
2019	337	26.6	12.6	67.7
2020	343	29.4	11.6	65.6
2021	373	28.6	13.0	68.6
2022	353	31.6	11.1	67.7
2023	344	31.7	10.8	65.7

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 Essex Street Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	110	n/a	n/a	0
2006	183	14.0	13.1	80.9
2007	270	22.0	12.3	83
2008	344	19.9	17.3	69.5
2009	353	26.2	13.5	72.5
2010	365	27.2	13.3	n/a
2011	329	28.5	11.5	70.5
2012	343	19.4	17.6	69.7
2013	339	26.6	12.7	69.3
2014	351	24.6	14.2	71.8
2015	362	25.0	14.4	67.7
2016	355	24.0	14.7	70.7
2017	338	25.2	13.4	73.4
2018	338	25.7	13.1	69.5
2019	337	26.6	12.6	67.7
2020	343	29.4	11.6	65.6
2021	373	28.6	13.0	68.6
2022	353	31.6	11.1	67.7
2023	344	31.7	10.8	65.7

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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Year	Completely Immunized
2015	96.8%

Data source: New York State Department of Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Essex Street Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$530 (3.4%)	$14,917 (96.6%)	$15,448
2020	$584 (3.8%)	$14,875 (96.2%)	$15,459
2021	$613 (4.0%)	$14,612 (96.0%)	$15,225
2022	$1,815 (10.2%)	$15,968 (89.8%)	$17,783
2023	$1,318 (7.3%)	$16,751 (92.7%)	$18,069

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Essex Street Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Essex Street Academy)	88	88.2	0.2%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 2)	87.1	81.8	5.3%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)	83.9	76.9	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	337	344	2.1%
African American	118	68	42.4%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	21	19	9.5%
Hispanic	142	149	4.9%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	34	66	94.1%
Two or More Races	18	40	122.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.7%	65.7%	2%

Schools Near Essex Street Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Common Core Algebra I (2024)	Regents Chemistry (2024)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2024)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2024)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Global History and Geography (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Physics (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
New Design High School	Public	9-12	350 Grand St	New York	10002	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 475-4148	455	53	8.5	85.9%	12 (2.6%)	135 (29.7%)	264 (58.0%)	27 (5.9%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	12 (2.6%)	12.8	1097^th of 1242 public high schools	11.7%		24.2	899^th of 1228 public high schools	26.8%	198	16.7			59.4	55.6	26.8	51.1	33.3		61.5	23.5	$21,051	$1,942	$19,109
High School For Dual Language And Asian Studies	Public	9-12	350 Grand St	New York	10002	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 475-4097	373	29	12.9	82.3%	10 (2.7%)	5 (1.3%)	12 (3.2%)	307 (82.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	37 (9.9%)	82	85^th of 1242 public high schools	93.2%		82.5	76^th of 1228 public high schools	93.8%	9		87.5	93.3	85.2	89.4	95.7	99.0	96.3	92.9	95.8	97.7	$13,745	$1,649	$12,096
Essex Street Academy	Public	9-12	350 Grand St	New York	10002	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 475-4773	344	32	10.8	65.7%	66 (19.2%)	68 (19.8%)	149 (43.3%)	19 (5.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	40 (11.6%)								(n/a)				89.1								$18,069	$1,318	$16,751
Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law	Public	9-12	350 Grand St	New York	10002	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 505-0745	286	23	12.2	86.7%	6 (2.1%)	93 (32.5%)	139 (48.6%)	25 (8.7%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.3%)	34.1	805^th of 1242 public high schools	35.2%		22.8	915^th of 1228 public high schools	25.5%	110	37.5	29.2	46.9	83.8	22.8	66.7	66.2	46.2		69.6	40.0	$18,779	$2,083	$16,696
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy	Public	9-12	350 Grand St	New York	10002	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 505-0143	315	27	11.7	83.5%	5 (1.6%)	98 (31.1%)	182 (57.8%)	28 (8.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22.3	948^th of 1242 public high schools	23.7%		16	1003^rd of 1228 public high schools	18.3%	55	5.3	22.2	10.5	79.2	21.4	22.2	50.8	50.8		68.2	5.9	$21,081	$3,032	$18,048
Pace High School	Public	9-12	100 Hester St	New York	10002	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 334-4663	529	60	8.7	74.3%	25 (4.7%)	158 (29.9%)	255 (48.2%)	52 (9.8%)	4 (0.8%)	4 (0.8%)	31 (5.9%)	21.9	958^th of 1242 public high schools	22.9%		34.2	796^th of 1228 public high schools	35.2%	162	12.8	10.3	39.7	77.8	28.7	40.0	64.3	39.0		59.1	28.6	$17,769	$1,102	$16,667
Lower East Side Preparatory High School	Public	9-12	145 Stanton St-4th Fl	New York	10002	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 1	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 505-6366	438	38	11.6	66.4%	10 (2.3%)	40 (9.1%)	262 (59.8%)	117 (26.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	49	652^nd of 1242 public high schools	47.5%		33.9	798^th of 1228 public high schools	35.0%	146	53.3		100.0	78.8	44.4	51.2	81.6	51.8		84.7	37.8	$20,629	$2,338	$18,291
Orchard Collegiate Academy	Public	9-12	220 Henry St	New York	10002	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 1	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 406-9411	271	22	12.3	83.4%	9 (3.3%)	55 (20.3%)	148 (54.6%)	45 (16.6%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	9 (3.3%)	41.4	741^st of 1242 public high schools	40.3%		42.8	704^th of 1228 public high schools	42.7%	37	43.8	41.2	81.8	91.3	22.6	87.5	74.1	46.0		72.1	27.4	$21,822	$1,693	$20,129
Forsythe Satellite Academy	Public	9-12	198 Forsyth St	New York	10002	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 1	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 677-8900	142	15	9.4	85.9%	8 (5.6%)	48 (33.8%)	77 (54.2%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.1%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.8%)								(n/a)				50.0								$30,775	$6,082	$24,693
Cascades High School	Public	9-12	198 Forsyth St-3rd Fl	New York	10002	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 1	No	No	No	Yes	(646) 654-1261	112	13	8.6	96.4%	1 (0.9%)	53 (47.3%)	55 (49.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	26.6	891^st of 1242 public high schools	28.3%		10.2	1099^th of 1228 public high schools	10.5%	208	16.7			70.4			70.5	44.0		52.5	40.0	$32,647	$3,077	$29,571

Frequently Asked Questions about Essex Street Academy

How many students attend Essex Street Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 344 students attended Essex Street Academy.

What district is Essex Street Academy in?

New York City Geographic District # 2

What is the racial makeup of Essex Street Academy?

Students at Essex Street Academy are 43% Hispanic, 20% African American, 19% White, 12% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

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