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Private High School Minority Statistics in New York

Name: New York Average Students of Color Trends (High School)
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New York private high schools are composed of 36% minority students (2026-27).

The private high schools in New York with the highest percentage of minority students are listed below.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NY Schools Ranked: 455
Top 20 Range (% Students Of Color): 100%–100%
NY School Avg.: 44%
National School Avg.: 25%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NY Schools Ranked: 455
Top 20 Range (% Students Of Color): 100%–100%
NY School Avg.: 44%
National School Avg.: 25%

New York Average Students of Color (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data

Total Growth: +5.6% (+2% since 2016)

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Year	National avg	New York (NY) avg
2025	32%	38% (▲ 1 pp)
2024	31%	37% (▲ 1 pp)
2023	31%	36% (— 0 pp)
2022	30%	36% (— 0 pp)
2021	30%	36% (▲ 1 pp)
2020	29%	35% (▲ 1 pp)
2019	29%	34% (— 0 pp)
2018	28%	34% (▼ 2 pp)
2017	30%	36% (— 0 pp)
2016	30%	36% (▼ 1 pp)
2015	30%	37%

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — New York (% students of color range: 100%–100%, avg 44%)

Students Color Range: 100% 100% Avg. Students Color: 100%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New York average private high schools minority students?

The New York average private high schools minority students is 36% for 2026-27.

What are the private high schools with the highest percentage of minority students in New York?

The top ranked private high schools in New York include Abundant Life Academy, Bethel Christian Academy & Learning Center and Bible Speaks Academy (The).

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