Aspirations Diploma Plus High School

Summary:

Aspirations Diploma Plus High School is a public high school located in Brooklyn, New York, serving grades 9-12 with a small student population of 143. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #17, which is ranked 636 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Aspirations Diploma Plus High School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of New York high schools, with significantly below-average performance on Regents/Common Core exams and a declining four-year graduation rate, currently at 84.3%. The school serves a high-need student population, with 80.42% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the school has a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio, its per-student spending is significantly higher than nearby schools. Notably, Aspirations Diploma Plus High School has consistently high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 34.1% to 93.1% in recent years, which likely contributes to its low academic performance and high dropout rates.

In comparison, nearby schools such as High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow, Academy For Health Careers, and Pathways In Technology Early College High School (P-Tech) generally perform better on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates and graduation rates, despite serving similar high-need student populations. These findings suggest that Aspirations Diploma Plus High School may need to implement more comprehensive strategies to engage students, support their academic and personal growth, and effectively allocate its resources to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1150 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212

(718) 773-7765

District: New York City Geographic District #17

SchoolDigger Rank:
1132^nd of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $34,228

Student/teacher ratio: 7.9

Number of students: 143

Racial breakdown:

African American:

79.7%

Hispanic:

15.4%

Asian:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Aspirations Diploma Plus High School ranks worse than 91.1% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 14^th among 18 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #17. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.42. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Aspirations Diploma Plus 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 Racial makeup is: African American (79.7%), Hispanic (15.4%), Asian (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aspirations Diploma Plus High School is 7.9, which is the 2^nd best among 18 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #17. (See more...)

Compare Aspirations Diploma Plus High School employs 18 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aspirations Diploma Plus High School is $34,228, which is the 2^nd highest among 18 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #17.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aspirations Diploma Plus High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Aspirations Diploma Plus High School 1132^nd of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Aspirations Diploma Plus High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

New York City Geographic District #17:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #17 636^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Aspirations Diploma Plus High School

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Rank History for all students at Aspirations Diploma Plus High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	13.09	1028^th	1190	13.6%
2023	21.05	934^th	1228	23.9%
2024	10.42	1132^nd	1242	8.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Aspirations Diploma Plus High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	8.55	1028^th	1038	1.0%
2023	27.99	844^th	1130	25.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Aspirations Diploma Plus High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.06	911^th	1155	21.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Aspirations Diploma Plus High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	8.85	1058^th	1155	8.4%
2023	25.45	880^th	1197	26.5%
2024	8.28	1158^th	1219	5.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Aspirations Diploma Plus High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	24.86	839^th	1154	27.3%
2023	22.95	899^th	1191	24.5%
2024	14.04	1052^nd	1211	13.1%

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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 Aspirations Diploma Plus High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	2	156	1	24	2	0	1	186
2021	1	136	2	22	2	0	1	164
2022	2	120	2	26	2	1	0	153
2023	2	114	3	22	2	0	0	143

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 Aspirations Diploma Plus High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	186	22.5	8.2	81.7
2021	164	22.0	7.4	82.3
2022	153	20.0	7.6	82.4
2023	143	18.0	7.9	80.4

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 Aspirations Diploma Plus High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	186	22.5	8.2	81.7
2021	164	22.0	7.4	82.3
2022	153	20.0	7.6	82.4
2023	143	18.0	7.9	80.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Aspirations Diploma Plus High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$900 (3.4%)	$25,260 (96.6%)	$26,160
2021	$3,593 (12.8%)	$24,371 (87.2%)	$27,964
2022	$7,474 (20.2%)	$29,505 (79.8%)	$36,979
2023	$5,752 (16.8%)	$28,477 (83.2%)	$34,228

Data source: New York Department of Education

Schools Near Aspirations Diploma Plus High School

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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)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)		NY State Assessments Math (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	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Aspirations Diploma Plus High School	Public	9-12	1150 E New York Ave	Brooklyn	11212	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #17	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 773-7765	143	18	7.9	80.4%	2 (1.4%)	114 (79.7%)	22 (15.4%)	3 (2.1%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.4	1132^nd of 1242 public high schools	8.9%		21	934^th of 1228 public high schools	23.9%	198				53.9			55.6	20.0		50.0	40.0				$34,228	$5,752	$28,477
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School	Public	6-12	1186 Carroll St	Brooklyn	11225	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #17	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 703-5400	1,351	74	18.1	92.5%	12 (0.9%)	1,118 (82.8%)	81 (6.0%)	24 (1.8%)	23 (1.7%)	3 (0.2%)	90 (6.7%)	52.6	614^th of 1242 public high schools	50.6%		49.1	654^th of 1228 public high schools	46.7%	40	69.2	48.0	62.7	87.0	38.7		81.3	62.5	56.7	79.9	68.5	72.5	87.7	62.6	$12,971	$1,485	$11,486
Brooklyn School For Music & Theater	Public	9-12	883 Classon Ave	Brooklyn	11225	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #17	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 230-6250	223	20	10.9	90.6%	2 (0.9%)	148 (66.4%)	52 (23.3%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.6%)	11.3	1120^th of 1242 public high schools	9.8%		9.8	1108^th of 1228 public high schools	9.8%	12	22.2	2.6	5.3	52.4	4.2		62.1	32.9		61.0	23.3				$23,641	$3,349	$20,292
Brooklyn Academy Of Science And The Environment	Public	9-12	883 Classon Ave	Brooklyn	11225	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #17	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 230-6363	265	24	11.2	81.5%	13 (4.9%)	170 (64.2%)	43 (16.2%)	18 (6.8%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	16 (6.0%)	32.6	827^th of 1242 public high schools	33.4%		30.5	836^th of 1228 public high schools	31.9%	9	44.1		38.1	75.3	5.1	62.8	65.5	29.2		79.7	44.2				$19,014	$2,054	$16,960
International High School At Prospect Heights	Public	9-12	883 Classon Ave	Brooklyn	11225	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #17	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 230-6333	272	25	10.9	76.5%	19 (7.0%)	49 (18.0%)	165 (60.7%)	14 (5.1%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	20 (7.4%)	14.1	1068^th of 1242 public high schools	14.0%					(n/a)	39.1			35.6							18.4				$22,222	$1,754	$20,468
High School For Global Citizenship (The)	Public	9-12	883 Classon Ave	Brooklyn	11225	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #17	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 230-6300	221	21	10.5	91.0%	7 (3.2%)	167 (75.6%)	26 (11.8%)	8 (3.6%)	3 (1.4%)	2 (0.9%)	8 (3.6%)	7.4	1179^th of 1242 public high schools	5.1%		33	807^th of 1228 public high schools	34.3%	372	0.0		15.8	40.6	0.0	29.4	52.9	16.2		41.8	50.0				$21,102	$3,629	$17,473
Clara Barton High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	901 Classon Ave	Brooklyn	11225	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #17	No	Yes	No	Yes	(718) 636-4900	1,178	95	12.4	76.6%	22 (1.9%)	929 (78.9%)	119 (10.1%)	10 (0.8%)	18 (1.5%)	3 (0.3%)	77 (6.5%)	16	1043^rd of 1242 public high schools	16.0%		13.8	1035^th of 1228 public high schools	15.7%	8	18.6	56.9	17.2	58.8	40.4	42.3	57.9	22.0		52.6	43.9				$21,126	$1,851	$19,275
Gotham Professional Arts Academy	Public	9-12	561 Grand Ave	Brooklyn	11238	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #13	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 230-7270	217	23	9.4	81.1%	9 (4.1%)	135 (62.2%)	59 (27.2%)	4 (1.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.1%)								(n/a)				63.0											$23,651	$1,360	$22,291
Academy For Health Careers	Public	9-12	150 Albany Ave	Brooklyn	11213	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #17	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 773-0128	231	19	11.9	84.8%	4 (1.7%)	155 (67.1%)	45 (19.5%)	8 (3.5%)	3 (1.3%)	2 (0.9%)	14 (6.1%)	14.2	1067^th of 1242 public high schools	14.1%		12.5	1061^st of 1228 public high schools	13.6%	6	32.1	7.4	0.0	48.6	5.0		40.0	9.7		74.4	7.3				$19,257	$2,032	$17,224
Pathways In Technology Early College High School (P-Tech)	Public	9-12	150 Albany Ave	Brooklyn	11213	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #17	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 221-1593	520	38	13.7	83.1%	5 (1.0%)	397 (76.3%)	67 (12.9%)	14 (2.7%)	5 (1.0%)	7 (1.3%)	25 (4.8%)	27.6	878^th of 1242 public high schools	29.3%		21.3	931^st of 1228 public high schools	24.2%	53	36.3			49.6	42.1		79.4	42.7		62.5	42.4				$17,373	$1,604	$15,769

Frequently Asked Questions about Aspirations Diploma Plus High School

What is the racial makeup of Aspirations Diploma Plus High School?

Students at Aspirations Diploma Plus High School are 80% African American, 15% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% White, 1% American Indian.

Is Aspirations Diploma Plus High School a good school?

Aspirations Diploma Plus High School ranks in the bottom 8.9% of New York high schools.

How many students attend Aspirations Diploma Plus High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 143 students attended Aspirations Diploma Plus High School.

What district is Aspirations Diploma Plus High School in?

New York City Geographic District #17

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