Serving 139 students in grades 9-12, School For Human Rights ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower 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: 139 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School For Human Rights ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
School For Human Rights's student population of 139 students has declined by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School For Human Rights ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School For Human Rights is 0.30, 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
#1581 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
10%
30%
Black
83%
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
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is School For Human Rights's ranking?
School For Human Rights is ranked #1581 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are School For Human Rights often compared to?
School For Human Rightsis often viewed alongside schools like Medgar Evers College Preparatory School, Boys And Girls High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of School For Human Rights?
The graduation rate of School For Human Rights is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend School For Human Rights?
139 students attend School For Human Rights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of School For Human Rights students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School For Human Rights?
School For Human Rights has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School For Human Rights offer ?
School For Human Rights offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School For Human Rights part of?
School For Human Rights is part of New York City Geographic District #17 School District.
In what neighborhood is School For Human Rights located?
School For Human Rights is located in the Little Caribbean neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Little Caribbean.
School Reviews
4 6/30/2018
Relatively ok school! Needs more parent involvement..
5 11/15/2012
thyss is a good school i am currently going hea :)
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