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#3914 of 4,742 schools in NY

Brooklyn Studio Secondary School

High School · New York City Geographic District #21 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #21 high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

8310 21ST AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11214

  • Math 14% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-26 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.2 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation11.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
Chronic Absenteeism60.2%

Students at Brooklyn Studio Secondary School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency14%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 27 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
36%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 33 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

81.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Brooklyn Studio Secondary 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 96Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 82Excellent Transit
  • Bike 56Bikeable

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

Median income

$64,286

Median home value

$1,007,400

Median rent

$1,710/mo

College educated

32.4%

Homeownership

33.9%

Poverty rate

18.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11214; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
11.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 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
East Academy of Science & TechnologyPrivate · tuition6.6private9–120.3 mi43Compare →
Magen David Yeshivah High SchoolPrivate · tuition3.7private1–120.3 mi1,204Compare →
New Utrecht High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.99–120.7 mi3,152Compare →
High School of Sports ManagementEnrollment path unverified7.19–120.9 mi328Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New York City Geographic District #21

Schools in district
40
Rank in district
#37 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 Studio Secondary School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brooklyn Studio Secondary School

Brooklyn Studio Secondary School is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #21, serving approximately 879 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,914 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brooklyn Studio Secondary School

What grades does Brooklyn Studio Secondary School serve?

Brooklyn Studio Secondary School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Brooklyn Studio Secondary School?

Brooklyn Studio Secondary School has an enrollment of approximately 879 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Studio Secondary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Studio Secondary School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brooklyn Studio Secondary School rank in NY?

Brooklyn Studio Secondary School ranks #3,914 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Brooklyn Studio Secondary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Brooklyn Studio Secondary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Studio Secondary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brooklyn Studio Secondary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Brooklyn Studio Secondary School a charter school?

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

Is Brooklyn Studio Secondary School a Title I school?

No, Brooklyn Studio Secondary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brooklyn Studio Secondary School?

81.1% of students at Brooklyn Studio Secondary 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
879
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
78
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
60.2%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 11214)
88,994
Area average commute
45.2 min
Area median age
41.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 11214; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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