Serving 103 students in grades 9-12, South Brooklyn Community High School 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 ≥50% (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 lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 103 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Brooklyn Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
South Brooklyn Community High School's student population of 103 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Brooklyn Community High School is 0.56, 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)
≥50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
61%
29%
Black
27%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-34%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
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% 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 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Brooklyn Community High School?
The graduation rate of South Brooklyn Community High School is 30-34%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Brooklyn Community High School?
103 students attend South Brooklyn Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of South Brooklyn Community High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Brooklyn Community High School?
South Brooklyn Community High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Brooklyn Community High School offer ?
South Brooklyn Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Brooklyn Community High School part of?
South Brooklyn Community High School is part of New York City Geographic District #15 School District.
In what neighborhood is South Brooklyn Community High School located?
South Brooklyn Community High School is located in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in Red Hook.
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