Is Origins High School a good school?

Origins High School ranks in the bottom 11.4% of New York high schools.

How many students attend Origins High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 465 students attended Origins High School.

What is the racial makeup of Origins High School?

Students at Origins High School are 39% White, 20% African American, 19% Asian, 15% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander.

Origins High School

Summary:

Origins High School is a public high school located in Brooklyn, New York, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 438. It is part of the New York City Geographic District #22, which is ranked 468 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Origins High School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of New York high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Origins High School faces significant academic and attendance challenges, particularly when compared to higher-performing schools in the same district. The school consistently underperforms on Regents/Common Core exams, with proficiency rates significantly lower than the district and state averages in subjects like Algebra I, Earth Science, and U.S. History and Government. Additionally, Origins High School has a lower 4-year graduation rate and a much higher dropout rate than the district average. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 32.6% to 58.6% in recent years, much higher than the district and state averages.

Interestingly, the nearby Leon M. Goldstein High School for the Sciences, a high-performing magnet school in the same district, outperforms Origins High School across a wide range of academic metrics. Despite the school's struggles, Origins High School spends a relatively high amount per student, around $18,000-$19,000 in recent years, which is higher than the nearby schools. This suggests that resource allocation may not be the primary driver of the school's underperformance, and addressing the root causes of the school's challenges, such as improving instructional quality and supporting student engagement, will be crucial for improving outcomes for the school's students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3000 Ave X
Brooklyn, NY 11235

(718) 891-0037

District: New York City Geographic District #22

SchoolDigger Rank:
1100^th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,431

Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

Number of students: 465

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.1%

African American:

20.2%

Asian:

19.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Origins High School ranks worse than 88.6% of high schools in New York. It also ranks last among 6 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #22. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.5. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Origins High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Origins High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.1%), African American (20.2%), Asian (19.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 88.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Origins High School is 10.7, which is the 2^nd best among 6 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #22. (See more...)

Compare Origins High School employs 43.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Origins High School is $18,431, which is the 2^nd highest among 6 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #22.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Origins High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Origins High School 1100^th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Origins High School in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #22:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #22 468^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Origins High School

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Rank History for all students at Origins High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2015	17.37	1053^rd	1255	16.1%
2016	21.43	1034^th	1255	17.6%
2017	13.67	1026^th	1221	16.0%
2018	16.88	983^rd	1210	18.8%
2019	12.07	1055^th	1207	12.6%
2022	16.97	960^th	1190	19.3%
2023	13.41	1038^th	1228	15.5%
2024	12.50	1100^th	1242	11.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Origins High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	44.86	278^th	546	49.1%
2019	47.43	248^th	565	56.1%
2022	26.49	399^th	481	17.0%
2023	41.91	325^th	583	44.3%
2024	36.22	420^th	637	34.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Origins High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	27.33	822^nd	1095	24.9%
2019	16.78	1024^th	1132	9.5%
2022	23.89	842^nd	1038	18.9%
2023	21.61	949^th	1130	16.0%
2024	19.47	1021^st	1144	10.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Origins High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	17.50	981^st	1154	15.0%
2019	12.97	1038^th	1179	12.0%
2022	12.95	986^th	1101	10.4%
2023	14.03	1000^th	1155	13.4%
2024	7.74	1107^th	1170	5.4%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Origins High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	41.47	282^nd	498	43.4%
2019	25.35	420^th	493	14.8%
2023	26.95	434^th	531	18.3%
2024	27.92	448^th	564	20.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Origins High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	13.87	1034^th	1176	12.1%
2019	11.83	1066^th	1193	10.6%
2022	18.32	930^th	1155	19.5%
2023	13.89	1023^rd	1197	14.5%
2024	14.14	1074^th	1219	11.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Origins High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	21.61	926^th	1176	21.3%
2019	12.47	1037^th	1190	12.9%
2022	15.87	957^th	1154	17.1%
2023	14.71	996^th	1191	16.4%
2024	13.49	1061^st	1211	12.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Origins High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	15.25	381^st	426	10.6%
2019	4.98	431^st	447	3.6%
2022	4.02	374^th	386	3.1%
2023	12.50	386^th	424	9.0%
2024	3.76	415^th	426	2.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Origins High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	30.79	482^nd	679	29.0%
2019	19.63	588^th	686	14.3%
2022	17.99	530^th	593	10.6%
2023	14.29	619^th	671	7.7%
2024	14.07	640^th	690	7.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Origins High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	27.93	586^th	791	25.9%
2019	38.30	497^th	815	39.0%
2022	34.87	479^th	760	37.0%
2024	8.27	835^th	865	3.5%

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Rank History for White students at Origins High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	9.28	735^th	765	3.9%
2019	3.72	772^nd	793	2.6%
2022	0.39	732^nd	738	0.8%
2023	3.79	746^th	776	3.9%
2024	6.81	751^st	781	3.8%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Origins High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	17	29	12	20	0	0	1	79
2015	46	87	26	45	1	0	4	209
2016	83	130	46	73	2	0	0	334
2017	109	158	53	95	3	7	0	425
2018	115	157	53	88	3	9	2	427
2019	127	138	53	69	2	15	4	408
2020	133	121	73	52	5	14	4	402
2021	144	107	89	52	6	11	3	412
2022	145	104	83	64	5	9	5	415
2023	141	97	94	71	6	6	23	438
2024	182	94	90	72	7	7	13	465

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Origins High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	79	7.0	11.2	84.8
2015	209	13.0	16.0	76.6
2016	334	25.0	13.3	68.9
2017	425	31.1	13.6	72.2
2018	427	33.0	12.9	75.6
2019	408	37.0	11.0	78.9
2020	402	38.8	10.3	80.3
2021	412	39.8	10.3	78.6
2022	415	41.0	10.1	77.3
2023	438	41.4	10.5	85.6
2024	465	43.1	10.7	88.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Origins High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	79	7.0	11.2	84.8
2015	209	13.0	16.0	76.6
2016	334	25.0	13.3	68.9
2017	425	31.1	13.6	72.2
2018	427	33.0	12.9	75.6
2019	408	37.0	11.0	78.9
2020	402	38.8	10.3	80.3
2021	412	39.8	10.3	78.6
2022	415	41.0	10.1	77.3
2023	438	41.4	10.5	85.6
2024	465	43.1	10.7	88.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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