Serving 395 students in grades 9-12, Brooklyn Lab School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 395 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooklyn Lab School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Brooklyn Lab School's student population of 395 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brooklyn Lab School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn Lab School is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1058 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
50%
29%
Black
23%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn Lab School's ranking?
Brooklyn Lab School is ranked #1058 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Brooklyn Lab School often compared to?
Brooklyn Lab Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School, Brooklyn School For Math And Research by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooklyn Lab School?
The graduation rate of Brooklyn Lab School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Brooklyn Lab School?
395 students attend Brooklyn Lab School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Brooklyn Lab School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn Lab School?
Brooklyn Lab School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Lab School offer ?
Brooklyn Lab School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn Lab School part of?
Brooklyn Lab School is part of New York City Geographic District #19 School District.
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