Serving 677 students in grades 8-12, Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-csd 15 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
677 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥95%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)90-94%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)90-94%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
29%
29%
Black
20%
16%
White
39%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-Community School District 15
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-csd 15?
The graduation rate of Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-csd 15 is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-csd 15?
677 students attend Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-csd 15.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-csd 15 students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-csd 15?
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-csd 15 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-csd 15 offer ?
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-csd 15 offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-csd 15 part of?
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-csd 15 is part of Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-Community School District 15.
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