About This School
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Newburgh Free Academy did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Newburgh Free Academy's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Newburgh Free Academy had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Newburgh Free Academy's students and teachers. more
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High Schools Nearby
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| North Junior High School 0.4 miles | ![]() |
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| South Junior High School 1.3 miles | ![]() |
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| Heritage Junior High School 2.4 miles | ![]() |
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| Beacon High School 3 miles | ![]() |
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| Everlasting Covenant Christian School 3.1 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Magnet School
- Grades 10-12
- Newburgh City School District
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Contact
Newburgh Free Academy201 Fullerton Ave
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-5400
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Test Scores
About the NYSRE
What is it?
The New York State Regents Examinations are a series of subject specific tests that measure a student's level of proficiency in each of the subject areas tested.
Which Grades and Subjects?
High school students must pass at least five tests in the following subjects: English language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and foreign language.
How is it Scored?
Every New York high school student must pass (score a 65 or above) at least five Regents examinations to receive a high school diploma. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.
Chemistry
Earth Science
English
Living Environment
Mathematics A
Mathematics B
Physics
Chemistry
Earth Science
English
Living Environment
Mathematics A
Mathematics B
Physics
Chemistry
Earth Science
English
Living Environment
Mathematics A
Mathematics B
Physics
Chemistry
Earth Science
English
Living Environment
Mathematics A
Mathematics B
Physics
Algebra 2/Trigonometry
Chemistry
Earth Science
English
Geometry
Integrated Algebra
Living Environment
Mathematics B
Physics
Algebra 2/Trigonometry
Chemistry
Earth Science
English
Geometry
Integrated Algebra
Living Environment
Physics
TestRating
3 out of 10
Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 2695Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Newburgh Free Academy had 51% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New York had 45% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Newburgh Free Academy had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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