Serving 286 students in grades 9-12, New Dawn Charter High School Ii ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Dawn Charter High School Ii ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
New Dawn Charter High School Ii's student population of 286 students has grown by 97% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Dawn Charter High School Ii ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Dawn Charter High School Ii is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2764 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
40%
30%
Black
39%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Dawn Charter High School Ii's ranking?
New Dawn Charter High School Ii is ranked #2764 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend New Dawn Charter High School Ii?
286 students attend New Dawn Charter High School Ii.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of New Dawn Charter High School Ii students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Dawn Charter High School Ii?
New Dawn Charter High School Ii has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Dawn Charter High School Ii offer ?
New Dawn Charter High School Ii offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New Dawn Charter High School Ii part of?
New Dawn Charter High School Ii is part of New Dawn Charter High School II School District.
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