For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 6,340 students in the neighborhood of East New York, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in East New York are Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School, World Academy For Total Community Health High School and East New York Arts And Civics High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East New York, Brooklyn, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 59% statewide average).
the neighborhood of East New York, Brooklyn, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Achievement First East New York Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of East New York, Brooklyn, NY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Pennsylvania Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 688-7930
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 688-7930
Grades: 9-12
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
World Academy For Total Community Health High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Pennsylvania Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 688-7980
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 688-7980
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
Rank: #33.
East New York Arts And Civics High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Van Siclen Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 927-5540
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 927-5540
Grades: 9-12
| 161 students
Rank: #44.
Transit Tech Career And Technical Education High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Wells St
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 647-5204
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 647-5204
Grades: 9-12
| 805 students
Rank: #55.
W H Maxwell Career And Technical Education High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
145 Pennsylvania Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 345-9100
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 345-9100
Grades: 9-12
| 408 students
Rank: #66.
Performing Arts And Technology High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Pennsylvania Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 688-7900
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 688-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 319 students
Rank: #77.
Achievement First East New York Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
557 Pennsylvania Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 485-4924
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 485-4924
Grades: K-12
| 1,144 students
Rank: #88.
School For Classics High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
370 Fountain Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 277-1069
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 277-1069
Grades: 9-12
| 269 students
Rank: #99.
High School For Civil Rights
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Pennsylvania Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 688-7960
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 688-7960
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Rank: #1010.
Achievement First Aspire Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
982 Hegeman Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(347) 838-0205
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(347) 838-0205
Grades: K-9
| 775 students
Rank: #1111.
East New York Family Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
760 Van Siclen Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 927-0012
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 927-0012
Grades: 6-12
| 659 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.S. 36
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2045 Linden Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 272-6483
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 272-6483
Grades: PK-12
| 388 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.S. 77
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
62 Park Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 789-1191
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 789-1191
Grades: K-12
| 304 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of East New York, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of East New York, Brooklyn, NY include Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School, World Academy For Total Community Health High School and East New York Arts And Civics High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of East, Brooklyn?
14 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of East, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of East, Brooklyn public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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