Orchard Collegiate Academy

Orchard Collegiate Academy

Public High School | Grade 9-12
220 Henry St,  New York, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 1
3.3
3.5
280 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Acting Principal - Mr. Miles Doyle
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Math Proficiency
74.5%
Reading Proficiency
84.5%
Average GPA
3.34
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.34
Reading Proficiency
84.5%
Math Proficiency
74.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
27.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
590
Verbal
540
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
166:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
Hispanic
54.6%
Black
20.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
16.6%
Two or more races
3.3%
White
3.3%
Native American
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#37 Niche Standout HS in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University 29 Students
Stony Brook University 20 Students
CUNY Hunter College 16 Students
Syracuse University 15 Students
Columbia University 14 Students
Pace University 11 Students
CUNY Baruch College 11 Students
CUNY Brooklyn College 9 Students
CUNY City College of New York 9 Students
Cornell University 7 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 11 Students
Biology 11 Students
Psychology 9 Students
Nursing 8 Students
Finance 6 Students
Accounting 6 Students
Marketing 5 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 4 Students
Architecture 4 Students
Fashion and Apparel Design 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 14 Reviews
1.0 NicheUser
6/9/2014
I feel like everything was limited and the principal only had certain clubs out there for superintendence purposes.
3.0 NicheUser
9/15/2013
there isn't as much after school programs as their was before so I feel like the school should focus on that more
4.0 NicheUser
9/15/2013
We're safe in the school there are security at the front making sure strangers don't come in and fights are taken care of quickly and sometimes even before they happen.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 6 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/24/2021
There is a huge lack of communication amongst the faculty. Although there are some members of this staff that are extremely pleasant. There are definitely enough bad seeds that spoil the bunch. Certain teachers should not be allowed to interact with students especially during this pandemic.
5.0 parent
3/31/2014
My daughter is on the 9th grade at the Henry street School For International Studies in an honor class. I have to admit that I am so very grateful and excited that I was able to get this school for my daughter, because Henry street School For International Studies principal and the entire teachers h...
5.0 parent
8/7/2010
I love this school it has excellent teachers a strong principal and very challenging academic programs and im so happy that my child goes there as a senior
5.0 parent
5/1/2010
I love Henry Street!! There is excellent communication between parents and teachers. The 6th and 7th grade teachers even made a Homework website!!!! They go on wonderful hands on , educational trips. The staff are always willing to help students even providing enrichment programs. I have received he...

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Orchard Collegiate Academy is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in New York, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 1 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 280 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 74.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 84.5% are proficient in reading. Orchard Collegiate Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.34, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average SAT score is 1130. The average home value in this area is $939,259. Discover additional schools in the area, like Marta Valle High School, University Neighborhood High School, New Explorations Into Science, Tech and Math High School, and more. Learn more about what New York has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Orchard Collegiate Academy.

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