For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,632 students in the neighborhood of Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Brownsville are Brooklyn Ascend Charter School, Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School and Frederick Douglass Vii High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public high school average of 78%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 76% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 47%, which is less than the New York average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 Rockaway Pkwy-2nd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 907-9150
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 907-9150
Grades: K-12
| 1,509 students
Rank: #22.
Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
51 Christopher Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 250-5767
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 250-5767
Grades: K-12
| 1,279 students
Rank: #33.
Frederick Douglass Vii High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
226 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 485-3789
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 485-3789
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Brooklyn Democracy Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
985 Rockaway Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-6348
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-6348
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Brownsville High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1150 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 778-7305
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 778-7305
Grades: 10-12
| 47 students
Rank: #66.
Teachers Preparatory High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
226 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2605
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2605
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Rank: #77.
New Visions Aim Charter High School I
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1150 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 269-7090
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 269-7090
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
Rank: #88.
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
985 Rockaway Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-6249
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-6249
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY include Brooklyn Ascend Charter School, Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School and Frederick Douglass Vii High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY?
8 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY?
the neighborhood of Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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