High School for the Humanities
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 997 high school students from grades 9-12
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 351 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011
- Principal or Admin: Nancy Amling
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 997
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 61.4
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 496 (49.7%)
- Females: 501 (50.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | 5 | 0.5% |
Black | 280 | 28.1% |
Asian | 78 | 7.8% |
Hispanic | 610 | 61.2% |
White | 24 | 2.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
9th Grade | 45 | 4.5% |
10th Grade | 372 | 37.3% |
11th Grade | 223 | 22.4% |
12th Grade | 273 | 27.4% |
Ungraded | 84 | 8.4% |
Graduate & Dropout Information (2010)
Graduation Rate
School:
59.0%
District:
66.0%
Percent of Graduates Earning a Regents Diploma
School:
38.0%
District:
76.0%
State:
83.0%
Percent of Students That Dropped Out
School:
12.0%
District:
4.0%
State:
3.0%
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 71-80%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
79.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
17.0%
District:
5.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Without a Valid Teaching Certificate
School:
2.0%
District:
2.0%
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
23.0%
District:
7.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
19.0%
District:
8.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
17.0%
District:
6.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
2.0%
District:
11.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
60.0%
District:
44.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
43.0%
District:
15.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
73.0%
District:
18.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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