Serving 86 students in grades 7-12, Edenwald School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: Special education school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edenwald School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Edenwald School's student population of 86 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
86 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
Campus Size
30 acres
School Rankings
Edenwald School 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 Edenwald School is 0.61, 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
#2242 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
31%
31%
Black
54%
15%
White
10%
39%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edenwald School's ranking?
Edenwald School is ranked #2242 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Edenwald School often compared to?
Edenwald Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clark Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edenwald School?
The graduation rate of Edenwald School is 20%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Edenwald School?
86 students attend Edenwald School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Edenwald School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edenwald School?
Edenwald School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Edenwald School offer ?
Edenwald School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Edenwald School part of?
Edenwald School is part of Mount Pleasant-Cottage Union Free School District.
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