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FDNY - Captain Vernon A. Richard High School for Fire and Life Safety
  • Public
  • BROOKLYN, NY
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New York City Geographic District No. 19

FDNY - Captain Vernon A. Richard High School for Fire and Life Safety

#487 in Niche Standout High Schools in America
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B minus
    2. Diversity
      A minus
    3. Teachers
      B
    4. College Prep
      B minus
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Administration
      B minus
    7. Sports
      B
    8. Food
      B
    9. Resources & Facilities
      B minus
    FDNY - Captain Vernon A. Richard High School for Fire and Life Safety is an above average, public school located in BROOKLYN, NY. It has 270 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. According to state test scores, 90% of students are at least proficient in math and 90% in reading.
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    (718) 688-7930
    400 PENNSYLVANIA AVE
    BROOKLYN, NY 11207
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    New York City Geographic District No. 19
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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    90%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    90%
    Average Graduation Rate
    72%
    Average SAT
    1000
    14 responses
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    Living in the Area

    East New York
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Cost of Living
      C minus
    2. Good for Families
      B
    3. Housing
      D minus
    Median Household Income
    $46,240
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $1,227
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $554,572
    National
    $244,900
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    Culture & Safety

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    Students

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    270
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    84%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    12:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $79,654
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    25%
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B
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    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    National
    $12,239
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