Is Frank McCourt High School a good school?

Frank McCourt High School ranks 780 th of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Frank McCourt High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 419 students attended Frank McCourt High School.

What is the racial makeup of Frank McCourt High School?

Students at Frank McCourt High School are 43% Hispanic, 33% White, 14% African American, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Frank McCourt High School

Summary:

Frank McCourt High School is a public high school in New York City's New York City Geographic District # 3, serving 419 students in grades 9-12 with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 780 out of 1,242 New York high schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

The school has seen fluctuating 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 84.3% to 95.6%, which is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages. However, its dropout rates have varied from 0% to 10%, higher than the district and state averages. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, with rates ranging from 34.1% to 44.6%, significantly higher than the district and state. While the school performs well in English Language Arts with 83.62% proficiency, it struggles in Algebra I with only 14.29% proficiency, generally below the district and state averages in most subject areas. Performance varies across different student subgroups, with female and African American students tending to perform better than their male and Hispanic/White counterparts, respectively.

Compared to nearby schools, Fiorello H LaGuardia High School is the only one that outperforms Frank McCourt High School. The school's spending per student has increased from $11,164 in 2019-2020 to $14,095 in 2022-2023, on par with or slightly higher than nearby schools. With a student-teacher ratio ranging from 13.5 to 15.2, the school is comparable to its neighbors. However, it has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.1% to 66.58%, higher than the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

145 W 84th St
New York, NY 10024

(212) 362-2015

District: New York City Geographic District # 3

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,095

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 419

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

43.4%

White:

33.2%

African American:

13.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Frank McCourt High School ranks worse than 62.8% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 5^th among 14 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.17. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Frank McCourt 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 Frank McCourt High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43.4%), White (33.2%), African American (13.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frank McCourt High School is 15. 11 high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Frank McCourt High School employs 27.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frank McCourt High School is $14,095. 10 high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Frank McCourt High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Frank McCourt High School 780^th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Frank McCourt High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District # 3:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District # 3 494^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Frank McCourt High School

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Rank History for all students at Frank McCourt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2012	49.55	686^th	1198	42.7%
2013	69.10	361^st	1217	70.3%
2014	66.29	344^th	1237	72.2%
2015	65.58	328^th	1255	73.9%
2016	50.15	648^th	1255	48.4%
2017	50.80	615^th	1221	49.6%
2018	53.07	627^th	1210	48.2%
2019	52.77	645^th	1207	46.6%
2022	59.84	504^th	1190	57.6%
2023	51.37	629^th	1228	48.8%
2024	37.17	780^th	1242	37.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Frank McCourt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	56.90	394^th	1095	64.0%
2019	53.57	462^nd	1132	59.2%
2022	56.04	362^nd	1038	65.1%
2023	64.33	303^rd	1130	73.2%
2024	43.50	569^th	1144	50.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Frank McCourt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	58.99	432^nd	1154	62.6%
2019	52.76	565^th	1179	52.1%
2022	54.88	457^th	1101	58.5%
2023	48.78	557^th	1155	51.8%
2024	33.32	781^st	1170	33.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Frank McCourt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	49.81	654^th	1176	44.4%
2019	51.37	654^th	1193	45.2%
2022	66.57	364^th	1155	68.5%
2023	58.77	529^th	1197	55.8%
2024	46.07	691^st	1219	43.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Frank McCourt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	56.00	559^th	1176	52.5%
2019	52.66	610^th	1190	48.7%
2022	46.70	627^th	1154	45.7%
2023	38.80	726^th	1191	39.0%
2024	27.54	869^th	1211	28.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Frank McCourt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	65.52	181^st	679	73.3%
2019	49.91	315^th	686	54.1%
2022	66.32	157^th	593	73.5%
2023	64.94	183^rd	671	72.7%
2024	59.04	230^th	690	66.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Frank McCourt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	62.53	256^th	791	67.6%
2019	56.83	320^th	815	60.7%
2022	57.33	288^th	760	62.1%
2023	48.48	386^th	851	54.6%
2024	33.61	558^th	865	35.5%

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Rank History for White students at Frank McCourt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	39.85	531^st	765	30.6%
2019	53.32	393^rd	793	50.4%
2022	60.15	262^nd	738	64.5%
2023	51.53	388^th	776	50.0%
2024	44.28	470^th	781	39.8%

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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 Frank McCourt High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	31	18	7	44	0	0	0	100
2012	83	40	14	81	0	1	0	219
2013	99	46	25	117	2	1	3	293
2014	111	59	38	156	2	0	8	374
2015	124	61	33	157	2	0	11	388
2016	113	71	27	159	2	0	16	388
2017	117	71	21	176	0	1	14	400
2018	121	65	15	184	2	2	21	410
2019	125	57	17	190	3	2	20	414
2020	133	43	16	184	4	2	21	403
2021	148	41	19	168	5	2	27	410
2022	143	43	24	175	3	0	19	407
2023	139	58	22	182	2	0	16	419

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 Frank McCourt High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	100	8.0	12.5	34
2012	219	15.5	14.1	39.3
2013	293	22.0	13.3	44
2014	374	25.8	14.4	50.3
2015	388	25.0	15.5	50.3
2016	388	26.0	14.9	47.9
2017	400	23.6	16.9	52.5
2018	410	26.0	15.7	55.6
2019	414	28.0	14.7	53.1
2020	403	26.8	15.0	44.9
2021	410	26.9	15.2	46.1
2022	407	29.9	13.5	66.6
2023	419	27.8	15.0	58.5

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 Frank McCourt High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	100	8.0	12.5	34
2012	219	15.5	14.1	39.3
2013	293	22.0	13.3	44
2014	374	25.8	14.4	50.3
2015	388	25.0	15.5	50.3
2016	388	26.0	14.9	47.9
2017	400	23.6	16.9	52.5
2018	410	26.0	15.7	55.6
2019	414	28.0	14.7	53.1
2020	403	26.8	15.0	44.9
2021	410	26.9	15.2	46.1
2022	407	29.9	13.5	66.6
2023	419	27.8	15.0	58.5

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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