Serving 1,084 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2 ranks in the top 20% 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 67% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,084 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2's student population of 1,084 students has grown by 272% over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has grown by 346% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,084 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2 ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2 is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#707 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
23%
29%
Black
21%
16%
White
43%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2's ranking?
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2 is ranked #707 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2?
1,084 students attend Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2 students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2?
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2 offer ?
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2 part of?
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2 is part of Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2 School District.
In what neighborhood is Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2 located?
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2 is located in the Windsor Terrace neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Windsor Terrace.
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