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#440 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 9% in state

Brooklyn Latin School (the)

High School · New York City Geographic District #14 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #14 high school where students score 48 points above what's typical for similar communities.

223 GRAHAM AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11206

  • Math 98% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 98% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency97.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency97.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency98% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+48.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile99th
College Readiness10.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
Chronic Absenteeism39%

Students at Brooklyn Latin School (the) score 98% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency98%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency98%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 98% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2018
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2019
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2020*
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2021*
Math
98%
ELA
98%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 96% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 97% (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

57.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Brooklyn Latin School (the) 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 95Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 91Biker’s Paradise

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

Median income

$57,280

Median home value

$822,100

Median rent

$1,558/mo

College educated

36.3%

Homeownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

33.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB ProgramsIB Programme
State avg: 2.4 AP courses·433 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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
Lyons Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.36–120.0 mi384Compare →
Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the)Enrollment path unverified7.19–120.0 mi422Compare →
East Williamsburg Scholars AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.89–120.3 mi492Compare →
High School for Enterprise Business & Technology (the)Enrollment path unverified7.49–120.3 mi542Compare →

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 #14

Schools in district
38
Rank in district
#2 of 38
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 Latin School (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brooklyn Latin School (the)

Brooklyn Latin School (the) is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #14, serving approximately 733 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #440 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 96% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brooklyn Latin School (the)

What grades does Brooklyn Latin School (the) serve?

Brooklyn Latin School (the) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Brooklyn Latin School (the)?

Brooklyn Latin School (the) has an enrollment of approximately 733 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Latin School (the)?

The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Latin School (the) is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brooklyn Latin School (the) rank in NY?

Brooklyn Latin School (the) ranks #440 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Brooklyn Latin School (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Brooklyn Latin School (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Latin School (the)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brooklyn Latin School (the) has 96% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Brooklyn Latin School (the) a charter school?

No, Brooklyn Latin School (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Brooklyn Latin School (the) a Title I school?

No, Brooklyn Latin School (the) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brooklyn Latin School (the)?

57.2% of students at Brooklyn Latin School (the) 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
733
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.0%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 11206)
89,231
Area average commute
36.5 min
Area median age
30.7
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 11206; 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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