Maccormick Secure Center serves 22 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maccormick Secure Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Maccormick Secure Center's student population of 22 students has grown by 175% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
22 students
Total Classroom Teachers (18-19)
33 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
The diversity score of Maccormick Secure Center is 0.38, 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.
Hispanic
18%
31%
Black
77%
15%
White
5%
39%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
55%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Maccormick Secure Center?
22 students attend Maccormick Secure Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Maccormick Secure Center students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What grades does Maccormick Secure Center offer ?
Maccormick Secure Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maccormick Secure Center part of?
Maccormick Secure Center is part of New York State Office Of Children And Family Services (OCFS) School District.
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