Brookwood Secure Center For Youth serves 57 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Brookwood Secure Center For Youth ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Brookwood Secure Center For Youth's student population of 57 students has grown by 67% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
57 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
33 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Brookwood Secure Center For Youth is 0.42, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%

Hispanic
25%
30%

Black
72%
16%

White
3%
40%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Brookwood Secure Center For Youth?
57 students attend Brookwood Secure Center For Youth.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Brookwood Secure Center For Youth students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Brookwood Secure Center For Youth offer ?
Brookwood Secure Center For Youth offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Brookwood Secure Center For Youth part of?
Brookwood Secure Center For Youth is part of New York State Office Of Children And Family Services (OCFS) School District.
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