Professional Pathways High School

Summary:

Professional Pathways High School is a public high school located in Brooklyn, New York, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 159 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #22, which is ranked 468 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Professional Pathways High School is consistently one of the lowest-performing high schools in New York, ranking in the bottom 20% of schools statewide over the past several years. The school's performance across various student subgroups, including females, males, and students with special needs, is also concerning, with the school ranking in the bottom half of the state. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 28.2% and 85.8%, significantly lower than the state and district averages, and its dropout rate has ranged from 2.6% to 10.0%, which is higher than the state and district averages. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on Regents/Common Core exams are consistently lower than the state and district averages across all subject areas.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Leon M. Goldstein High School for the Sciences, Professional Pathways High School stands out as one of the lowest-performing schools in the area. The school also has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 32.6% to 99.0% over the past few years, which likely contributes to its poor academic performance and low graduation rates. Despite increased spending per student, from $18,599 in 2019-2020 to $27,960 in 2022-2023, the school's outcomes have not improved, suggesting that addressing the underlying factors contributing to the school's challenges will be crucial in improving the educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3000 Ave X
       Brooklyn, NY  11235


(718) 332-6290

District: New York City Geographic District #22

SchoolDigger Rank:
953rd of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $27,960 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.2 Help
Number of students:  159

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
39.0%
African American:
38.4%
White:
18.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Professional Pathways High School ranks worse than 76.7% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #22. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.19. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Professional Pathways High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 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 Professional Pathways High School has the smallest high school student body size in the New York City Geographic District #22. Student population at Professional Pathways High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39%), African American (38.4%), White (18.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the New York City Geographic District #22. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Professional Pathways High School is 7.2, which is the lowest among 6 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #22! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Professional Pathways High School is $27,960, which is the highest among 6 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #22!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Professional Pathways High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Professional Pathways High School 953rd of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Professional Pathways High School in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #22:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #22 468th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Professional Pathways High School

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Rank History for all students at Professional Pathways High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 29.22 895th 1255 28.7%
2016 32.48 867th 1255 30.9%
2017 14.69 1010th 1221 17.3%
2018 25.34 894th 1210 26.1%
2019 14.08 1025th 1207 15.1%
2022 3.73 1168th 1190 1.8%
2023 6.22 1173rd 1228 4.5%
2024 22.19 953rd 1242 23.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Professional Pathways High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 13.05 477th 481 0.8%
2023 28.91 463rd 583 20.6%
2024 25.98 539th 637 15.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Professional Pathways High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.23 628th 1095 42.6%
2019 32.05 777th 1132 31.4%
2022 23.82 843rd 1038 18.8%
2023 20.70 964th 1130 14.7%
2024 38.69 658th 1144 42.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Professional Pathways High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.45 808th 1154 30.0%
2019 14.11 1020th 1179 13.5%
2024 26.12 882nd 1170 24.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Professional Pathways High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.98 188th 498 62.2%
2024 85.06 28th 564 95.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Professional Pathways High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.61 844th 1176 28.2%
2019 21.98 933rd 1193 21.8%
2022 5.51 1106th 1155 4.2%
2023 8.50 1121st 1197 6.3%
2024 33.92 813th 1219 33.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Professional Pathways High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.19 919th 1176 21.9%
2019 14.51 1007th 1190 15.4%
2022 3.76 1125th 1154 2.5%
2023 7.50 1126th 1191 5.5%
2024 19.44 973rd 1211 19.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Professional Pathways High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 32.65 316th 426 25.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Professional Pathways High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.80 313th 679 53.9%
2019 32.77 471st 686 31.3%
2022 13.35 554th 593 6.6%
2023 21.32 561st 671 16.4%
2024 23.07 561st 690 18.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Professional Pathways High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.52 626th 791 20.9%
2019 19.57 675th 815 17.2%
2022 7.53 732nd 760 3.7%
2023 6.03 832nd 851 2.2%
2024 38.22 505th 865 41.6%
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Rank History for White students at Professional Pathways High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.17 660th 765 13.7%
2019 16.08 724th 793 8.7%
2024 9.35 737th 781 5.6%
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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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by a parent
Sunday, May 19, 2019

Open Quote Great dedicated admin and staff. They care about the students and are committed to their success. Our child had a great experience here! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Professional Pathways High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 2 34 6 19 0 0 0 0 61
2015 39 56 15 50 4 0 1 0 165
2016 54 62 18 53 4 0 0 0 191
2017 56 54 21 70 3 0 0 0 204
2018 51 66 16 63 1 0 0 0 197
2019 59 55 22 69 2 1 2 0 210
2020 48 47 19 76 1 1 1 0 193
2021 49 45 11 60 0 1 1 0 167
2022 48 41 6 46 0 0 1 0 142
2023 29 61 6 62 0 0 1 0 159

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 Professional Pathways High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 61 11.0 5.5 88.5
2015 165 14.0 11.7 83.6
2016 191 18.0 10.6 83.8
2017 204 16.5 12.3 78.9
2018 197 17.0 11.5 80.7
2019 210 15.0 13.9 77.1
2020 193 18.9 10.1 80.3
2021 167 18.8 8.8 76
2022 142 18.8 7.5 93.7
2023 159 21.9 7.2 90.6

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 Professional Pathways High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 61 11.0 5.5 88.5
2015 165 14.0 11.7 83.6
2016 191 18.0 10.6 83.8
2017 204 16.5 12.3 78.9
2018 197 17.0 11.5 80.7
2019 210 15.0 13.9 77.1
2020 193 18.9 10.1 80.3
2021 167 18.8 8.8 76
2022 142 18.8 7.5 93.7
2023 159 21.9 7.2 90.6

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
2015100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Professional Pathways High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $712 (4.0%) $17,069 (96.0%) $17,781
2020 $779 (4.2%) $17,820 (95.8%) $18,599
2021 $1,613 (7.3%) $20,346 (92.7%) $21,959
2022 $6,158 (20.5%) $23,833 (79.5%) $29,991
2023 $3,603 (12.9%) $24,357 (87.1%) $27,960

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Professional Pathways High School

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 1025th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 1173rd of 1228 High schools
 10.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Professional Pathways High School)52.822.7
 30.1%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York City Geographic District #22)75.164.1
 11%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Professional Pathways High School)71.851.3
 20.5%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #22)86.585.4
 1%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Earth Science (Professional Pathways High School)30.40
 30.4%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York City Geographic District #22)61.551.6
 10%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.962.1
 6.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Professional Pathways High School)46.244.4
 1.7%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York City Geographic District #22)84.877.9
 7%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Professional Pathways High School)57.423.1
 34.3%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York City Geographic District #22)77.367.6
 9.6%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Professional Pathways High School)49.431
 18.4%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York City Geographic District #22)83.682.7
 0.9%
   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 Students210159
 24.3%
African American5561
 10.9%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian226
 72.7%
Hispanic6962
 10.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White5929
 50.8%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.1%90.6%
 13.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 159 students attended Professional Pathways High School.

Professional Pathways High School ranks in the bottom 23.3% of New York high schools.

Students at Professional Pathways High School are 39% Hispanic, 38% African American, 18% White, 4% Asian.


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