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Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School

New York, NY
Test scores
New York State tests, 2024–25

English language arts

301 tested · 93% of students

46% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 39% did.

  • Level 411%
  • Level 335%
  • Level 233%
  • Level 121%

Math

300 tested · 92% of students

Not reported. In 2023–24, 43% did.

Science

102 tested · 92% of students

30% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 26% did.

  • Level 44%
  • Level 326%
  • Level 244%
  • Level 125%

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

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled964965
Assault02
Weapons possession21
Harassment, bullying, discrimination1618
Cyberbullying22
False alarm01
Drugs57
Other threats24

None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, bomb threat, alcohol.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools

High School

Taking Advanced Courses66%
Attendance Rate85%
Teacher Attendance96%
Experienced Teachers79%

K-8

Attendance Rate89%
Teacher Attendance96%
Experienced Teachers79%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

High School

Ed. Opt.All seats filled

Apps/Seat

2.0

Applicants

136

Seats

78

Students with DisabilitiesAll filled

Apps/Seat

2.0

Applicants

39

Seats

22

Middle School

Zone Priority

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

54

Seats

76

Students with DisabilitiesAll filled

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

27

Seats

20

Elementary School

Non-ZonedAll seats filled

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

28

Seats

25

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.

  • Door-to-door service
    Curb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
  • Student MetroCards or OMNY cards
    Public-transit fare for students who qualify.
  • Mid-day service
    Transportation during the school day.
  • After-school transportation
    Service for late-day and after-school programs.
Bus companies
CONSOLIDATED BUS TRANSIT, INC.HOYT TRANSPORTATION CORP.LEESEL TRANSPORTATION CORPNYC SCHOOL BUS UMBRELLA SERVICESPRIDE TRANSPORTATION
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

966 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino91.3%
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White2.7%
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Black or African American2.7%
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Asian0.7%
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Two or More Races2.3%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.3%
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Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

AP Courses11

Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Environmental Science, AP Research, AP Seminar,

Languages1

Spanish

Arts8

Drawing, Illustration, Mixed Media, Three-Dimensional Art,

Sports4

Baseball (Boys/Coed), Basketball, Flag Football (Girls), Soccer (Boys/Girls)

Clubs and Activities6

Theater, Student Government, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Stoked Skateboarding Club,

Public school directory

NCES ID 360008305909

District
New York City Geographic District # 6
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
966 students
Teachers (FTE)
75.6

Sources