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#1085 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 23% in state

Brooklyn High School of the Arts

High School · New York City Geographic District #15 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #15 high school where students score 40 points above what's typical for similar communities.

345 DEAN ST, Brooklyn, NY 11217

  • Math 76% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 95% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency76% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency95% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency86% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+39.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation30.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
Chronic Absenteeism54.3%

Students at Brooklyn High School of the Arts score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency76%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency95%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 86% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
96%
ELA
100%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2020*
Math
76%
ELA
95%
2021*
Math
76%
ELA
95%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

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

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

67.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Brooklyn High School of the Arts 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 99Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 94Biker’s Paradise

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

Median income

$158,314

Median home value

$1,614,200

Median rent

$2,800/mo

College educated

73%

Homeownership

28.9%

Poverty rate

10.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11217; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
30.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics2sports offered
0 boys'·2 girls'·2 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
Khalil Gibran International AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.09–120.2 mi112Compare →
PS 369 Coy L Cox SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.7K–120.3 mi506Compare →
Brooklyn Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.09–120.4 mi5,808Compare →
PS 77Enrollment path unverified4.4K–120.4 mi381Compare →

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 #15

Schools in district
49
Rank in district
#23 of 49
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 High School of the Arts is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brooklyn High School of the Arts

Brooklyn High School of the Arts is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #15, serving approximately 912 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,085 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brooklyn High School of the Arts

What grades does Brooklyn High School of the Arts serve?

Brooklyn High School of the Arts serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Brooklyn High School of the Arts?

Brooklyn High School of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 912 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn High School of the Arts?

The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn High School of the Arts is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brooklyn High School of the Arts rank in NY?

Brooklyn High School of the Arts ranks #1,085 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Brooklyn High School of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?

Brooklyn High School of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 High School of the Arts?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brooklyn High School of the Arts has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Brooklyn High School of the Arts a charter school?

No, Brooklyn High School of the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Brooklyn High School of the Arts a Title I school?

No, Brooklyn High School of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brooklyn High School of the Arts?

67.9% of students at Brooklyn High School of the Arts 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
912
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
67
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.3%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 11217)
42,569
Area average commute
35.8 min
Area median age
35.9
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 11217; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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