Serving 756 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Rhodes Academy Of Humanities And The Arts 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 13% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 756 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rhodes Academy Of Humanities And The Arts's student population of 756 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
756 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rhodes Academy Of Humanities And The Arts 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 Rhodes Academy Of Humanities And The Arts is 0.33, 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
#4223 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
80%
30%
Black
17%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rhodes Academy Of Humanities And The Arts's ranking?
Rhodes Academy Of Humanities And The Arts is ranked #4223 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Rhodes Academy Of Humanities And The Arts?
756 students attend Rhodes Academy Of Humanities And The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Rhodes Academy Of Humanities And The Arts students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rhodes Academy Of Humanities And The Arts?
Rhodes Academy Of Humanities And The Arts has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rhodes Academy Of Humanities And The Arts offer ?
Rhodes Academy Of Humanities And The Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Rhodes Academy Of Humanities And The Arts part of?
Rhodes Academy Of Humanities And The Arts is part of Hempstead Union Free School District.
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