Serving 161 students in grades 9-12, East New York Arts And Civics High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (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 95% 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: 161 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East New York Arts And Civics High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
East New York Arts And Civics High School's student population of 161 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of East New York Arts And Civics High School is 0.52, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
27%
29%
Black
64%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of East New York Arts And Civics High School?
The graduation rate of East New York Arts And Civics High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend East New York Arts And Civics High School?
161 students attend East New York Arts And Civics High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of East New York Arts And Civics High School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East New York Arts And Civics High School?
East New York Arts And Civics High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does East New York Arts And Civics High School offer ?
East New York Arts And Civics High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East New York Arts And Civics High School part of?
East New York Arts And Civics High School is part of New York City Geographic District #19 School District.
In what neighborhood is East New York Arts And Civics High School located?
East New York Arts And Civics High School is located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 41 other public schools located in East New York.
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