Under performing is purely relative. However, some places in New York City would make your institution look like an Ivy League because of the poor performances of the following schools. There are always more positives than negatives, but sometimes the negatives weigh a lot! Based on graduation rates, reviews, quality of education, and more, the scale would be 1 being the worst and 5 being the least of the worst.
1. Satellite Academy High School
Satellite Academy High School is a transfer high school for students 16 years of age and older who would benefit from a more focused, smaller classroom setting. The school’s mission is admirable. But only 13% of students graduate. Test results in every subject are far below average. Regarding family interaction and management, students and staff gave the school below-average ratings. Despite having skilled teachers on staff, the student-to-teacher ratio of 20 to 1 suggests that some pupils may need more support to succeed (Questionable School Name = Questionable overall School Performance, just saying).
2. High School 560 City As School
On High School 560 City As School, While test scores at the school are often low, 56% of students graduate. Only 1% of those graduates continue their education in a university or trade school. Although the school is well-regarded by students and staff, the test results are far below average. Despite having many qualified teachers, the student-to-teacher ratio of 16 to 1 suggests that pupils may need more individualized attention to achieve (Its school name got me trippin’ for a bit).
3. Brooklyn Bridge Academy
Just 21% of Brooklyn Bridge Academy graduates go on to attend four-year universities, and 35% attend two-year colleges. In terms of academic performance, the school is on par with the state, despite the small number of graduates. Low test results and low student attendance are persistent issues in advanced courses such as Algebra. Not much more is known about educators, staff, or family involvement. But the school is among the poorest in New York City right now, according on test results alone.
4. Edward A. Reynolds West Side High School
Great Schools gave Edward A. Reynolds West Side High School a 1 out of 10 grade based on test results and a 12% graduation rate. Despite the poor graduation rate and test scores, the school received excellent feedback from students and staff in the poll. The school has earned five-star evaluations from parents; however, the two reviews are more than fifteen years old, and there are currently no reviews from staff, students, or families (the school is technically dead).
5. Bushwick Community High School
Bushwick Community High School receives a 1 out of 10 ranking on Great Schools due to its low test scores and 23% graduation rate—the substantial 20:1 student-teacher ratio (same as Satellite H.S.). The school and staff were rated better than average in the staff and student survey. However, a parent’s most recent review, published in December 2021, gave the school only one star (oh nah).
Do you agree with our rankings? Do you know any other schools that are under performing in N.Y.C.? What about the worst districts? Let us know in the comment section below! Part #2 can be available upon request. It’s not wrong at all to say negative things about a school!
