Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts

600 Kingston Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 479 students in grades 9-12, Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 479 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts's student population of 479 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
479 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#230 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
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85-89%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
16%
29%
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Black
81%
16%
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White
1%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts's ranking?
Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts is ranked #230 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts often compared to?
Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Artsis often viewed alongside schools like High School For Public Service-heroes Of Tomorrow by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts?
The graduation rate of Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts?
479 students attend Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts?
Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts offer ?
Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts part of?
Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts is part of New York City Geographic District #17 School District.
In what neighborhood is Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts located?
Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts is located in the Little Caribbean neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Little Caribbean.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 479 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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