Serving 487 students in grades 9-12, High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
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)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus's student population of 487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus ranks within the top 30% 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 Youth And Community Development At Erasmus is 0.50, 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
#1208 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1

American Indian
2%
1%

Asian
4%
10%

Hispanic
21%
30%

Black
68%
16%

White
3%
40%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus's ranking?
High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus is ranked #1208 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus often compared to?
High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmusis often viewed alongside schools like Midwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus?
The graduation rate of High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus?
487 students attend High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus?
High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus offer ?
High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus part of?
High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus is part of New York City Geographic District #17 School District.
In what neighborhood is High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus located?
High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus is located in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 14 other public schools located in Flatbush.
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