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#662 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 14% in state

Brooklyn International High School

High School · New York City Geographic District #13 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #13 high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

49 FLATBUSH AVE EXT, Brooklyn, NY 11201

  • Math 75% proficient (2016)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2021)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics7.8Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75% (2016 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency54% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+15.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
Chronic Absenteeism45.2%

Students at Brooklyn International High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency75%(2016 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2016 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 50 points since 2018, to 32% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
92%
2011
ELA
98%
2012
ELA
82%
2013
ELA
62%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
92%
2015
ELA
92%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
82%
2017
ELA
87%
2018
ELA
82%
2019
ELA
82%
2020*
ELA
32%
2021*
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 77% (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 17 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

89.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Brooklyn International High School 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 88Very Walkable
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 87Very Bikeable

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

Median income

$169,285

Median home value

$1,131,700

Median rent

$3,207/mo

College educated

79.2%

Homeownership

35.5%

Poverty rate

10.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics1sport offered
1 boys'·0 girls'·1 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 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
Science Skills Center High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.99–120.0 mi488Compare →
Urban Assembly School for Music and ArtEnrollment path unverified9.39–120.0 mi95Compare →
City Polytechnic High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.49–120.2 mi426Compare →
George Westinghouse Career and Technical Ed High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.19–120.2 mi572Compare →

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 #13

Schools in district
41
Rank in district
#9 of 40
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 International High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brooklyn International High School

Brooklyn International High School is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #13, serving approximately 314 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #662 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brooklyn International High School

What grades does Brooklyn International High School serve?

Brooklyn International High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Brooklyn International High School?

Brooklyn International High School has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn International High School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brooklyn International High School rank in NY?

Brooklyn International High School ranks #662 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Brooklyn International High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Brooklyn International High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 International High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brooklyn International High School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Brooklyn International High School a charter school?

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

Is Brooklyn International High School a Title I school?

No, Brooklyn International High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

89.2% of students at Brooklyn International High School 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
314
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.2%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 11201)
69,251
Area average commute
30.9 min
Area median age
35.2
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2016 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 11201; 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, 2009-2016, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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