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Alumni: what's one memory from BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL that still sticks with you?
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Enrollment
407
High
DISTRICT 469 · STATE 668
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2·NCES 360007706126
BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL
439 W 49TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10019 · (212) 246-2183 · New York County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE ICAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL407 STUDENTS
C-
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Scored higher than 20% of New York public high schools
- C-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- CBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded New York public high schools
Student : Teacher
10.3:1
40 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.6:1 · STATE 11.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
87%
354 students
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 58%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 137 | 34% |
| Grade 10 | 109 | 27% |
| Grade 11 | 81 | 20% |
| Grade 12 | 80 | 20% |
Student demographics
49%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 72% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
NYS Assessments 2024-25 . % Proficient (Level 3 + Level 4)English Language Arts
76.0%
NY avg 58.3% . +7.0pp since 2023
Math
31.0%
NY avg 57.4% . +9.0pp since 2023
What this means: On the NYS Assessments, New York's statewide test, about 76 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 31 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all New York schools, those numbers are about 58 and 57. Reading and writing scores are up about 7 points since 2023, while math scores are up about 9 points.
NYS Assessments results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 76.0% | 31.0% |
| 2023-24 | 69.0% | 22.0% |
% Proficient (Level 3 + Level 4), all students and all tested grades.
Source: NYS Assessments. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
40.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
43.0%
based on NY schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-2.8pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 40% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 43% typical for New York schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among New York's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL
BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL's state test result (40.2% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL this school | 407 | 87.0% | 40.2% |
| RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL FOR MUSICAL THEATER AND THE ARTS BRONX | 385 | 87.0% | 63.3% |
| CELIA CRUZ BRONX HIGH SCHOOL OF MUSIC (THE) BRONX | 407 | 86.5% | 58.2% |
| HIGH SCHOOL OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY NEW YORK | 392 | 89.5% | 34.8% |
| FORDHAM HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS BRONX | 351 | 88.3% | 60.3% |
| BRONX COLLEGIATE ACADEMY BRONX | 429 | 90.4% | 45.0% |
Matched among New York high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New York | In New York County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 40.2% | #935 of 1,135 | #96 of 125 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 31.0% | #867 of 1,109 ▲ 109 | #68 of 112 ▲ 22 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 76.0% | #479 of 1,135 ▲ 175 | #56 of 125 ▲ 24 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 407 | #696 of 1,216 | #57 of 135 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.3:1 | #370 of 1,058 | #37 of 111 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 48.7% | #521 of 1,070 | #87 of 113 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 87.0% | #305 of 1,167 | #66 of 133 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -5.8% | #575 of 743 | #63 of 79 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
407
-48 (-11%) vs 2020
+93% since 2010-11, when it was 211
Student : Teacher
10.3:1
was 13.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 407 | 39.6 | 10.3:1 | 87% (354) |
| 2023-24 | 431 | 38.4 | 11.2:1 | 86% (370) |
| 2022-23 | 447 | 37 | 12.1:1 | 87% (391) |
| 2020-21 | 455 | 35 | 13.0:1 | 86% (393) |
| 2017-18 | 432 | 36.5 | 11.8:1 | 73% (317) |
| 2015-16 | 450 | 35 | 12.9:1 | 61% (273) |
| 2010-11 | 211 | 18 | 11.7:1 | 64% (134) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL.
About BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL
BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL is a small high school in NEW YORK, New York, administered by NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2. Enrollment stands at 407 students, covering grades 9 through 12. The school is 39% below the average for high schools in New York.
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2 counts 54,599 students in its 119 schools, and BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL is one of them.
More than half of enrollment at BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL is Hispanic: 65%. Enrollment also includes 30% Black, 2% Asian, and 2% White. The school's Hispanic share is 41 points above the 24% share among New York County residents. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 49%.
The school lists 39.6 full-time-equivalent teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1. The average for high schools in New York is 11.0:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher. A total of 354 students, or 87%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. On average, public schools in New York County report 70%.
BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL earns a C- on the allk12 Grade, which blends test scores, results against poverty-based expectations, and the three-year trend. It scored higher than 20% of New York public high schools.
BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL sits between the top and bottom 10% of New York schools on BeatsExpectations, with an actual average proficiency rate across its state test results of 40.2% and a predicted 43.0%.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for New York County show that the median household earns about $103,931 a year, about 64% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 13% of residents are in poverty. New York County has 358 public schools with about 152,104 students, including BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL.
Measured in a straight line, STEPHEN T MATHER BUILDING ARTS AND CRAFTMANSHIP HIGH SCHOOL is less than a tenth of a mile from BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8. Among 9 nearby schools that report test results, BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL ranks 8th on proficiency.
BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL is coded as City: Large in federal locale data.
Over 4 years, enrollment fell by 48 students, from 455 to 407. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio dropped from 13.0:1 to 10.3:1.
BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL has a community page on allk12 for topics such as pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
New York County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,629,477
Census ACS
Median income
$103,931
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
64%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
358
152,104 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2
- STUYVESANT HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,261 students
- HIGH SCHOOL FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS & HUMAN SERVICESHigh · 1,728 students
- ART AND DESIGN HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,485 students
- HIGH SCHOOL OF FASHION INDUSTRIES (THE)High · 1,455 students
- JHS 104 SIMON BARUCHMiddle · 1,023 students
- HIGH SCHOOL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESHigh · 1,007 students
Other schools in NEW YORK
- STUYVESANT HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,261 students
- FIORELLO H LAGUARDIA HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,251 students
- HIGH SCHOOL FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS & HUMAN SERVICESHigh · 1,728 students
- MANHATTAN CENTER FOR SCIENCE & MATHEMATICSHigh · 1,657 students
- NEW EXPLORATIONS INTO SCIENCETECH AND MATH HIGH SCHOOLCombined · 1,620 students
- SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 1Combined · 1,520 students
Nearby schools
- STEPHEN T MATHER BUILDING ARTS AND CRAFTMANSHIP HIGH SCHOOL0.0 mi · 337
- SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HELL'S KITCHEN0.0 mi · 484
- URBAN ASSEMBLY GATEWAY SCHOOL FOR TECHNOLOGY0.0 mi · 407
- CITY KNOLL MIDDLE SCHOOL0.2 mi · 168
- PS 111 ADOLPH S OCHS0.2 mi · 398
- URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION0.2 mi · 200
Frequently asked questions
About BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOLHow many students attend BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL?
BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL enrolls approximately 407 students in grades 09-12.
Is BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL have?
BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL employs 40 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL?
At BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 2% White, 65% Hispanic, 30% Black, 2% Asian, 0% Two or more.
What district is BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL in?
BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL is part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.