Serving 234 students in grades 9-12, High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 234 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus's student population of 234 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus is 0.59, 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
#3602 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
24%
29%
Black
59%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
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 is High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus's ranking?
High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus is ranked #3602 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus often compared to?
High School For Service And Learning At Erasmusis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Of Hospitality And Tourism, Clara Barton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus?
The graduation rate of High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus?
234 students attend High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus?
High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus offer ?
High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus part of?
High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus is part of New York City Geographic District #17 School District.
In what neighborhood is High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus located?
High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus is located in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 14 other public schools located in Flatbush.
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