Wings Academy

Summary:

Wings Academy is a public high school located in the Bronx, New York, serving grades 9-12 with a small student population of 257 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The student body is predominantly Hispanic (49.81%) and African American (39.69%).

Despite its small size, Wings Academy has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in New York state, with poor test scores significantly below the state and district averages. The school struggles with high dropout rates, reaching as high as 25% in 2021-2022, and low graduation rates ranging from 51.9% to 81% over the past five years. Additionally, Wings Academy has a very high chronic absenteeism rate, with over 63% of students chronically absent in the 2022-2023 school year. These challenges are compounded by the fact that the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with over 90% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Mott Hall V, which has a higher graduation rate (90.1%), lower dropout rate (1.2%), and better test scores, it becomes evident that Wings Academy is significantly underperforming. However, the school does perform relatively better for English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking 354 out of 583 New York high schools for this group in the 2022-2023 school year. Despite the school's poor academic outcomes, Wings Academy has a relatively high per-student spending of $26,291 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1122 E 180th St
       Bronx, NY  10460-2300


(718) 597-1751

District: New York City Geographic District #12

SchoolDigger Rank:
1146th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,291 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.3 Help
Number of students:  257

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.8%
African American:
39.7%
Two or more races:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.7% Help


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Compare Details Wings Academy ranks worse than 93.3% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 9th among 12 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #12. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.91. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Wings Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.8%), African American (39.7%), two or more races (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wings Academy is 9.3, which is the 5th best among 12 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #12. (See more...)
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Compare Wings Academy employs 27.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wings Academy is $26,291, which is the 4th highest among 12 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #12.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wings Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Wings Academy 1146th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Wings Academy in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #12:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #12 789th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wings Academy

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Rank History for all students at Wings Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 18.58 796th 935 14.9%
2006 22.81 793rd 986 19.6%
2007 16.24 874th 1002 12.8%
2008 19.87 858th 1027 16.5%
2009 16.12 947th 1086 12.8%
2010 15.03 984th 1117 11.9%
2011 11.78 1075th 1165 7.7%
2012 22.00 925th 1198 22.8%
2013 6.43 1126th 1217 7.5%
2014 14.30 1048th 1237 15.3%
2015 10.67 1163rd 1255 7.3%
2016 12.42 1180th 1255 6.0%
2017 7.12 1150th 1221 5.8%
2018 6.72 1139th 1210 5.9%
2019 8.37 1103rd 1207 8.6%
2022 4.24 1155th 1190 2.9%
2023 7.91 1146th 1228 6.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wings Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.46 169th 546 69.0%
2019 33.52 386th 565 31.7%
2023 39.32 354th 583 39.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wings Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.52 817th 1095 25.4%
2019 24.41 901st 1132 20.4%
2022 15.33 963rd 1038 7.2%
2023 24.64 904th 1130 20.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wings Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.60 1081st 1154 6.3%
2019 10.83 1068th 1179 9.4%
2023 9.31 1072nd 1155 7.2%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Wings Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.87 435th 498 12.7%
2019 21.66 443rd 493 10.1%
2022 19.66 357th 389 8.2%
2023 38.58 331st 531 37.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Wings Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.72 1125th 1176 4.3%
2019 9.93 1095th 1193 8.2%
2022 1.94 1149th 1155 0.5%
2023 8.71 1119th 1197 6.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Wings Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.65 1100th 1176 6.5%
2019 9.09 1081st 1190 9.2%
2022 6.55 1077th 1154 6.7%
2023 8.58 1106th 1191 7.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Wings Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.15 635th 679 6.5%
2019 16.63 609th 686 11.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wings Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.43 729th 791 7.8%
2019 9.65 765th 815 6.1%
2022 6.37 746th 760 1.8%
2023 16.42 742nd 851 12.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Wings Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 0 79 1 70 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1996 0 79 1 70 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1997 0 93 3 136 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1998 1 123 7 182 2 n/a n/a 0 315
1999 3 139 8 227 1 n/a n/a 0 378
2000 3 160 6 227 3 n/a n/a 0 399
2001 4 169 7 233 3 n/a n/a 0 416
2002 10 165 6 203 2 n/a n/a 0 386
2003 10 165 6 203 2 n/a n/a 0 386
2004 9 174 5 241 1 n/a n/a 0 430
2005 10 227 8 309 4 n/a n/a 0 558
2006 6 235 10 319 4 n/a n/a 0 574
2007 5 223 7 308 7 n/a n/a 0 550
2008 3 239 8 279 7 n/a n/a 0 536
2009 2 254 11 259 7 n/a n/a 0 533
2010 6 242 13 244 7 n/a n/a 0 512
2011 7 266 10 230 6 0 0 0 519
2012 7 293 3 224 1 4 0 0 532
2013 8 293 3 223 2 3 2 0 534
2014 5 302 6 205 2 0 4 0 524
2015 6 293 5 189 2 0 4 0 499
2016 5 282 5 208 2 0 5 0 507
2017 5 271 3 177 2 1 7 0 466
2018 4 273 3 203 1 0 9 0 493
2019 6 259 2 183 2 0 7 0 459
2020 7 210 3 166 4 0 5 0 395
2021 7 173 4 145 5 0 2 0 336
2022 6 127 1 140 2 0 2 0 278
2023 3 102 2 128 3 0 19 0 257

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 Wings Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 150 7.2 20.8 n/a
1996 150 7.2 20.8 n/a
1997 232 14.0 16.6 77.6
1998 315 21.1 14.9 69.2
1999 378 20.4 18.5 80.4
2000 399 21.0 19.0 80.2
2001 416 16.0 26.0 89.2
2002 386 n/a n/a n/a
2003 386 n/a n/a n/a
2004 430 n/a n/a n/a
2005 558 n/a n/a 0
2006 574 38.0 15.1 95.3
2007 550 39.0 14.1 99.5
2008 536 30.1 17.8 94.4
2009 533 36.4 14.6 94.9
2010 512 30.6 16.7 n/a
2011 519 29.0 17.8 71.3
2012 532 29.4 18.0 79.9
2013 534 30.4 17.5 85.4
2014 524 30.7 17.0 86.8
2015 499 30.0 16.6 84.8
2016 507 27.0 18.7 77.5
2017 466 31.8 14.6 83.7
2018 493 32.0 15.3 87.8
2019 459 31.0 14.8 88.5
2020 395 33.7 11.7 88.4
2021 336 29.4 11.4 90.2
2022 278 29.3 9.4 89.6
2023 257 27.5 9.3 90.7

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 Wings Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 150 7.2 20.8 n/a
1996 150 7.2 20.8 n/a
1997 232 14.0 16.6 77.6
1998 315 21.1 14.9 69.2
1999 378 20.4 18.5 80.4
2000 399 21.0 19.0 80.2
2001 416 16.0 26.0 89.2
2002 386 n/a n/a n/a
2003 386 n/a n/a n/a
2004 430 n/a n/a n/a
2005 558 n/a n/a 0
2006 574 38.0 15.1 95.3
2007 550 39.0 14.1 99.5
2008 536 30.1 17.8 94.4
2009 533 36.4 14.6 94.9
2010 512 30.6 16.7 n/a
2011 519 29.0 17.8 71.3
2012 532 29.4 18.0 79.9
2013 534 30.4 17.5 85.4
2014 524 30.7 17.0 86.8
2015 499 30.0 16.6 84.8
2016 507 27.0 18.7 77.5
2017 466 31.8 14.6 83.7
2018 493 32.0 15.3 87.8
2019 459 31.0 14.8 88.5
2020 395 33.7 11.7 88.4
2021 336 29.4 11.4 90.2
2022 278 29.3 9.4 89.6
2023 257 27.5 9.3 90.7

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
201596.3%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wings Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,489 (9.3%) $14,492 (90.7%) $15,981
2020 $1,524 (8.6%) $16,138 (91.4%) $17,661
2021 $1,678 (8.8%) $17,324 (91.2%) $19,002
2022 $3,694 (15.6%) $20,038 (84.4%) $23,732
2023 $5,013 (19.1%) $21,278 (80.9%) $26,291

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wings 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1103rd of 1207 High schoolsRanks 1146th of 1228 High schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Wings Academy)37.645.5
 7.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York City Geographic District #12)52.440
 12.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Algebra II (Wings Academy)500
 50%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York City Geographic District #12)44.111.4
 32.7%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course English (Wings Academy)71.246.7
 24.6%
   End of Course English (New York City Geographic District #12)69.457.7
 11.7%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Geometry (Wings Academy)258
 17%
   End of Course Geometry (New York City Geographic District #12)287.2
 20.8%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Wings Academy)16.716.7
   End of Course Earth Science (New York City Geographic District #12)36.933.7
 3.3%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Wings Academy)50.743.8
 7%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York City Geographic District #12)5743.7
 13.3%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Wings Academy)31.424.7
 6.7%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York City Geographic District #12)47.636.7
 10.9%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Wings Academy)43.735.1
 8.5%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York City Geographic District #12)44.849.1
 4.4%
   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 Students459257
 44%
African American259102
 60.6%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian22
Hispanic183128
 30.1%
Pacific Islander00
White63
 50%
Two or More Races719
 171.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.5%90.7%
 2.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 257 students attended Wings Academy.

Students at Wings Academy are 50% Hispanic, 40% African American, 7% Two or more races, 1% White, 1% American Indian.

Wings Academy ranks in the bottom 6.7% of New York high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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