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Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity

High School · New York City Geographic District #18 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #18 high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6565 FLATLANDS AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11236

  • Math 45% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2021)
  • 74.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.43 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2021
TrendStable
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
College Readiness4.1Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate74.5%
AP Participation11.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.7:1
Chronic Absenteeism70.9%

Students at Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency45%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 35 points since 2018, to 50% in 2021, across a 12-year record (2010–2021).

Show all 12 years
2010
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2018
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2010-2021) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2010-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

80.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 85Very Walkable
  • Transit 75Excellent Transit
  • Bike 62Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$82,813

Median home value

$710,300

Median rent

$1,637/mo

College educated

28.5%

Homeownership

50.5%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11236; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics9sports offered
6 boys'·3 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Academy for Conservation and the EnvironmentEnrollment path unverified8.59–120.0 mi438Compare →
Brooklyn Bridge AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.69–120.0 mi122Compare →
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.59–120.0 mi193Compare →
Victory Collegiate High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.59–120.0 mi239Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

New York City Geographic District #18

Schools in district
34
Rank in district
#24 of 33
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity

Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #18, serving approximately 199 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,112 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity

What grades does Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity serve?

Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity?

Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity?

The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity rank in NY?

Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity ranks #3,112 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity's MySchoolScout rating?

Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021).

Is Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity a charter school?

No, Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity a Title I school?

No, Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity?

80.9% of students at Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
199
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
70.9%
4-Year Graduation
74.5%
Area population (ZIP 11236)
95,174
Area average commute
50.9 min
Area median age
40.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11236; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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