Washington Heights Academy School in New York, NY
(PK-08 • Public • Regular School)
City-data.com school rating (using weighted test average as compared to other schools in New York) from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is 80
- Address
- 202 SHERMAN AVE
New York, NY 10034
- Telephone
- (212) 304-3320
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- Website
- http://www.whacademy.org
- City-data.com school rating
- 80
- Students
- 514
- Classroom Teachers (FTE)
- 19.0
- National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status - No
- Free lunch eligible students
- 421
- Reduced-price lunch
eligible students - 27
- School district
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6
- Charter school
- No
- Shared Time Indicator
- No
- Adult education offered
- No
Ratings
This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
MUSCOTA (0.1 miles): | 92 |
Washington Heights Academy School: | 80 |
PROFESSOR JUAN BOSCH PUBLIC SCHOOL (0.5 miles): | 65 |
AMISTAD DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL (0.1 miles): | 37 |
PS 5 ELLEN LURIE (0.5 miles): | 19 |
PS 152 DYCKMAN VALLEY (0.5 miles): | 19 |
JHS 52 INWOOD (0.2 miles): | 11 |
PS 98 SHORAC KAPPOCK (0.3 miles): | 5 |
HIGH SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION (0.2 miles): | 2 |
Washington Heights Academy School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York: | 50 |
New York County: | 51 |
New York: | 51 |
Washington Heights Academy School: | 80 |
Students & Teachers
Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 514
Enrollment in 2015: 473
Enrollment in 2014: 425
Enrollment in 2013: 397
Enrollment in 2012: 389
Enrollment in 2010: 161
Enrollment in 2009: 133
Enrollment in 2008: 110
Enrollment in 2015: 473
Enrollment in 2014: 425
Enrollment in 2013: 397
Enrollment in 2012: 389
Enrollment in 2010: 161
Enrollment in 2009: 133
Enrollment in 2008: 110
Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
Grade | PK | KG | G01 | G02 | G03 | G04 | G05 | G06 | G07 | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All students | 53 | 47 | 67 | 61 | 59 | 61 | 54 | 62 | 50 | 514 |
Female students | 34 | 25 | 34 | 31 | 39 | 33 | 22 | 42 | 28 | 288 |
Male students | 19 | 22 | 33 | 30 | 20 | 28 | 32 | 20 | 22 | 226 |
American Indian/Alaska Native students | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 3 | 1 | 5 |
Asian students | 3 | 2 | - | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | 9 |
Hispanic students | 47 | 44 | 65 | 59 | 59 | 56 | 50 | 59 | 46 | 485 |
Black students | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | 6 |
White students | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | 2 | 8 |
Two or More Races students | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
Enrollment by grade:
Pre-Kindergarten enrollment: 53
Kindergarten enrollment: 47
1st grade enrollment: 67
2nd grade enrollment: 61
3rd grade enrollment: 59
4th grade enrollment: 61
5th grade enrollment: 54
6th grade enrollment: 62
7th grade enrollment: 50
Kindergarten enrollment: 47
1st grade enrollment: 67
2nd grade enrollment: 61
3rd grade enrollment: 59
4th grade enrollment: 61
5th grade enrollment: 54
6th grade enrollment: 62
7th grade enrollment: 50
Washington Heights Academy School - Historical enrollment by grade
Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 288 (56.0%)
Here: | 56.0% |
State: | 51.1% |
Male enrollment: 226 (44.0%)
School: | 44.0% |
State: | 47.5% |
Washington Heights Academy School - Historical enrollment by gender
Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 5 (1.0%)
School: | 1.0% |
State: | 0.2% |
Asian enrollment: 9 (1.8%)
School: | 1.8% |
State: | 4.6% |
Hispanic enrollment: 485 (94.4%)
Washington Heights Academy School: | 94.4% |
State: | 9.2% |
Black enrollment: 6 (1.2%)
School: | 1.2% |
State: | 12.0% |
White enrollment: 8 (1.6%)
Washington Heights Academy School: | 1.6% |
New York: | 55.1% |
Two or More Races enrollment: 1 (0.2%)
School: | 0.2% |
State: | 2.9% |
Washington Heights Academy School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity
Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 448 (87.2%)
Washington Heights Academy School: | 87.2% |
New York: | 52.7% |
Free lunch eligible students: 421 (81.9%)
Here: | 81.9% |
State: | 45.4% |
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 27 (5.3%)
Washington Heights Academy School: | 5.3% |
New York: | 4.8% |
Washington Heights Academy School - Lunch Program Eligibility
Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
- Common Branch: 28
- Grade 8 English: 26
- Grade 8 Mathematics: 15
- Grade 8 Science: 26
- Grade 8 Social Studies: 25
Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 19
Student/Teacher Ratio
Number of individuals teaching out of certification: 7
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 1
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 8
Total number of classes taught: 79
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 22
Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 1
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Washington Heights Academy School: | 27.1 |
State: | 14.0 |
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 1
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 8
Total number of classes taught: 79
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 22
Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 1
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 4
Washington Heights Academy School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio
Statewide Student Assessments
Grades 3-8 New York State Testing Program Assessments:
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(State average from 2,439 schools)
The grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics assessments measure the higher learning standards that were adopted by the State Board of Regents in 2010, which more accurately reflect students' progress toward college and career readiness.
3rd Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 52
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 317
Students scoring at Level 1: 13%
Students scoring at Level 2: 35%
Students scoring at Level 3: 46%
Students scoring at Level 4: 6%
Math students tested with valid scores: 51
Computed mean of student Math scores: 315
Students scoring at Level 1: 4%
Students scoring at Level 2: 39%
Students scoring at Level 3: 39%
Students scoring at Level 4: 18%
4th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 49
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 319
Students scoring at Level 1: 2%
Students scoring at Level 2: 43%
Students scoring at Level 3: 41%
Students scoring at Level 4: 14%
Math students tested with valid scores: 49
Computed mean of student Math scores: 312
Students scoring at Level 1: 16%
Students scoring at Level 2: 39%
Students scoring at Level 3: 24%
Students scoring at Level 4: 20%
Science students tested with valid scores: 51
Computed mean of student Science scores: 80
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 10%
Students scoring at Level 3: 45%
Students scoring at Level 4: 45%
5th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 44
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 313
Students scoring at Level 1: 16%
Students scoring at Level 2: 39%
Students scoring at Level 3: 27%
Students scoring at Level 4: 18%
Math students tested with valid scores: 42
Computed mean of student Math scores: 325
Students scoring at Level 1: 5%
Students scoring at Level 2: 26%
Students scoring at Level 3: 48%
Students scoring at Level 4: 21%
6th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 49
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 316
Students scoring at Level 1: 6%
Students scoring at Level 2: 47%
Students scoring at Level 3: 24%
Students scoring at Level 4: 22%
Math students tested with valid scores: 46
Computed mean of student Math scores: 328
Students scoring at Level 1: 2%
Students scoring at Level 2: 30%
Students scoring at Level 3: 35%
Students scoring at Level 4: 33%
7th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 55
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 321
Students scoring at Level 1: 4%
Students scoring at Level 2: 35%
Students scoring at Level 3: 49%
Students scoring at Level 4: 13%
Math students tested with valid scores: 46
Computed mean of student Math scores: 318
Students scoring at Level 1: 20%
Students scoring at Level 2: 37%
Students scoring at Level 3: 28%
Students scoring at Level 4: 15%
8th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 41
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 326
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 24%
Students scoring at Level 3: 51%
Students scoring at Level 4: 24%
Math students tested with valid scores: 43
Computed mean of student Math scores: 329
Students scoring at Level 1: 5%
Students scoring at Level 2: 33%
Students scoring at Level 3: 35%
Students scoring at Level 4: 28%
Science students tested with valid scores: 45
Computed mean of student Science scores: 70
Students scoring at Level 1: 2%
Students scoring at Level 2: 33%
Students scoring at Level 3: 44%
Students scoring at Level 4: 20%
- All317
- Males316
- Females319
ELA Mean Score (3rd Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 317
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 52% |
New York: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 13%
Students scoring at Level 2: 35%
Students scoring at Level 3: 46%
Students scoring at Level 4: 6%
- All315
- Males316
- Females314
MATH Mean Score (3rd Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 315
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 57% |
State: | 49% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 4%
Students scoring at Level 2: 39%
Students scoring at Level 3: 39%
Students scoring at Level 4: 18%
4th Grade:
- All319
- Males311
- Females325
- IDEA310
ELA Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 319
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 55% |
New York: | 41% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 2%
Students scoring at Level 2: 43%
Students scoring at Level 3: 41%
Students scoring at Level 4: 14%
- All312
- Males306
- Females315
- IDEA331
MATH Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 312
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 44% |
New York: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 16%
Students scoring at Level 2: 39%
Students scoring at Level 3: 24%
Students scoring at Level 4: 20%
- All80
- Males79
- Females81
- IDEA84
SCI Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student Science scores: 80
Science Students scoring proficient and above: | 90% |
New York: | 87% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 10%
Students scoring at Level 3: 45%
Students scoring at Level 4: 45%
5th Grade:
- All313
- Males313
- Females313
ELA Mean Score (5th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 313
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 45% |
State: | 35% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 16%
Students scoring at Level 2: 39%
Students scoring at Level 3: 27%
Students scoring at Level 4: 18%
- All325
- Males327
- Females323
MATH Mean Score (5th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 325
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 69% |
New York: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 5%
Students scoring at Level 2: 26%
Students scoring at Level 3: 48%
Students scoring at Level 4: 21%
6th Grade:
- All316
- Males320
- Females312
- Hispanic316
- IDEA291
ELA Mean Score (6th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 316
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 46% |
State: | 30% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 6%
Students scoring at Level 2: 47%
Students scoring at Level 3: 24%
Students scoring at Level 4: 22%
- All328
- Males332
- Females324
MATH Mean Score (6th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 328
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 68% |
State: | 38% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 2%
Students scoring at Level 2: 30%
Students scoring at Level 3: 35%
Students scoring at Level 4: 33%
7th Grade:
- All321
- Males319
- Females322
- IDEA293
ELA Mean Score (7th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 321
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 62% |
New York: | 39% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 4%
Students scoring at Level 2: 35%
Students scoring at Level 3: 49%
Students scoring at Level 4: 13%
- All318
- Males318
- Females317
MATH Mean Score (7th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 318
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 43% |
New York: | 34% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 20%
Students scoring at Level 2: 37%
Students scoring at Level 3: 28%
Students scoring at Level 4: 15%
8th Grade:
- All326
- Males320
- Females330
- Hispanic325
ELA Mean Score (8th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 326
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 75% |
State: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 24%
Students scoring at Level 3: 51%
Students scoring at Level 4: 24%
- All329
- Males325
- Females332
- Hispanic327
MATH Mean Score (8th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 329
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 63% |
State: | 18% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 5%
Students scoring at Level 2: 33%
Students scoring at Level 3: 35%
Students scoring at Level 4: 28%
- All70
- Males70
- Females71
- Hispanic69
- IDEA57
SCI Mean Score (8th Grade)
Computed mean of student Science scores: 70
Science Students scoring proficient and above: | 64% |
State: | 57% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 2%
Students scoring at Level 2: 33%
Students scoring at Level 3: 44%
Students scoring at Level 4: 20%
Regents Examination:
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Regents Examinations are achievement tests that are aligned with New York State's Learning Standards. Prepared by teacher examination committees and Department subject and testing specialists, Regents Examinations provide schools with a basis for evaluating the quality of instruction and learning that have taken place. They are used by school personnel to identify major learning goals, offering both teachers and students a guide to important understandings, skills, and concepts. The examinations also provide students, parents, counselors, administrators, college admissions officers, and employers with objective and easily understood achievement information for use in making sound educational and vocational decisions. Passing scores on the Regents Examinations in English, mathematics, science, and social studies satisfy the State testing requirements for a high school diploma.
Integrated Algebra (Common Core):
Students tested with valid scores: 7
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 2 (29%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 5 (85-100): 5 (71%)
Students tested with valid scores: 7
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 2 (29%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 5 (85-100): 5 (71%)
Percentage of students scoring 55 and above: | 100% |
New York: | 93% |
The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test:
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The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) is designed to annually assess the English proficiency of all English language learners enrolled in Grades K-12 in New York State schools. The exam gives the State and schools important information about the English language development of English language learners (ELLs), and is part of the State's compliance with federal laws that mandate the annual assessing and tracking of English proficiency of English language learners.
Washington Heights Academy School - % Scoring at Expanding Level or above in NYSESLAT
Kindergarten:
Students tested with valid scores: 6
Students scoring at Entering Level: 33%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 33%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 33%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
1st Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 20
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 20%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 45%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 35%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
2nd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 12
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 25%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 42%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 33%
3rd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 12
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 25%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 50%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 25%
4th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 12
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 50%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 50%
5th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 12
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 25%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 67%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 8%
6th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 7
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 43%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 57%
7th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 5
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 40%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 60%
Students tested with valid scores: 6
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 33% |
State: | 64% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 33%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 33%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 33%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
1st Grade:
- All35%
- Males36%
- Females33%
- IDEA33%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (1st Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 35% |
New York: | 42% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 20%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 45%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 35%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
2nd Grade:
- All75%
- Males60%
- Females86%
- Hispanic75%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (2nd Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 75% |
State: | 63% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 25%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 42%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 33%
3rd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 12
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 75% |
New York: | 57% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 25%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 50%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 25%
4th Grade:
- All100%
- Males100%
- Females100%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (4th Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 100% |
State: | 60% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 50%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 50%
5th Grade:
- All75%
- Males80%
- Females71%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (5th Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 75% |
State: | 58% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 25%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 67%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 8%
6th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 7
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 100% |
New York: | 61% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 43%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 57%
7th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 5
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 100% |
State: | 64% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 40%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 60%
Accountability
Adequate Yearly Progress:
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(State average from 3,754 schools)
Elementary/Middle-Level Science:
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 103
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 93%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 179
Safe harbor target: 179
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 603
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 89%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 102
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 603
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 92%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 105
- All177
- Males176
- Females178
- Hispanic176
Elementary/Middle-Level Science - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 103
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 93%
Performance Index (PI): | 177 |
New York: | 174 |
Safe harbor target: 179
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:
- All148
- Males154
- Females144
- Hispanic146
- IDEA84
Elementary/Middle-Level Math - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 603
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 89%
Performance Index (PI): | 148 |
New York: | 114 |
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
- All149
- Males143
- Females153
- Hispanic148
- IDEA100
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 603
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 92%
Performance Index (PI): | 149 |
New York: | 113 |
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