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Washington Heights Academy

New York, NY
PublicElementary · Grades Pre-K–8
whacademy.org202 Sherman Ave, New York, NY 10034(212) 304-3320
Test scores
New York State tests, 2024–25

English language arts

197 tested · 72% of students

76% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 76% did.

  • Level 438%
  • Level 338%
  • Level 219%
  • Level 16%

Math

185 tested · 67% of students

84% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 80% did.

  • Level 444%
  • Level 340%
  • Level 211%
  • Level 14%

Science

35 tested · 39% of students

49% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 59% did.

  • Level 49%
  • Level 340%
  • Level 249%
  • Level 13%

Proficient means Level 3 or 4, out of the students tested.

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled511478
Weapons possession20
Harassment, bullying, discrimination48
Cyberbullying10

None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, assault, bomb threat, false alarm, drugs, alcohol, other threats.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Attendance Rate91%
Teacher Attendance95%
Experienced Teachers94%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

Middle School

OpenAll seats filled

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

59

Seats

50

Students with DisabilitiesAll filled

Apps/Seat

2.0

Applicants

26

Seats

13

Elementary School

Non-ZonedAll seats filled

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

64

Seats

50

Elementary School

Non-Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

—

Seats

54

School Transportation

2025-2026 school year

The transportation services this school receives. The city's Office of Pupil Transportation decides who qualifies and sets the specific stops, routes, and schedules, which aren't shown here.

No bus or transit service is on record for this school.

School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

477 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino94.1%
x
White2.1%
x
Black or African American2.5%
x
Asian0.8%
x
Two or More Races0.4%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

AP Courses1

Middle School Algebra ACC

Arts10

Advisory, Algebra I, Art, Dance,

Sports4

Basketball (Coed), Flag Football (Coed), Soccer (Coed), Volleyball (Coed)

Clubs and Activities7

Dance, Homework Help, Musical Theater, Saturday Academy,

Public school directory

NCES ID 360008305990

District
New York City Geographic District # 6
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
477 students
Teachers (FTE)
34

Sources