High School for Arts and Business is a public high school in New York City, in Corona in the borough of Queens. The school once belonged to the Andrew Jackson High System and was named as an offsite section in 1973.
Serving 721 students in grades 9-12, High School For Arts And Business 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 721 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School For Arts And Business ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
High School For Arts And Business's student population of 721 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
721 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1997
Colors
White, Blue
School Motto
Our mission is to maximize opportunities for academic excellence through core instructional practices that support advanced literacy across all disciplines.
School Rankings
High School For Arts And Business ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School For Arts And Business is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2607 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
79%
31%
Black
5%
15%
White
5%
39%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulls
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School For Arts And Business's ranking?
High School For Arts And Business is ranked #2607 out of 4,346 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School For Arts And Business?
The graduation rate of High School For Arts And Business is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend High School For Arts And Business?
721 students attend High School For Arts And Business.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of High School For Arts And Business students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High School For Arts And Business?
High School For Arts And Business has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School For Arts And Business offer ?
High School For Arts And Business offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is High School For Arts And Business part of?
High School For Arts And Business is part of New York City Geographic District #24.
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