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#1759 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 37% in state

Ebc High School for Public Service-bushwick

High School · New York City Geographic District #32 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #32 high school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1155 DEKALB AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11221

  • Math 62% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 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+0.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics8.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency67% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+29.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation24.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
Chronic Absenteeism72.3%

Students at Ebc High School for Public Service-bushwick score 67% 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 Proficiency62%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2018, to 67% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
8%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 79% (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

90.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Ebc High School for Public Service-bushwick 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 94Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 98Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 82Very Bikeable

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

Median income

$85,122

Median home value

$1,061,400

Median rent

$2,055/mo

College educated

42%

Homeownership

21.7%

Poverty rate

21.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
24.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·4 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

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

New York City Geographic District #32

Schools in district
27
Rank in district
#6 of 27
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.

Ebc High School for Public Service-bushwick is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ebc High School for Public Service-bushwick

Ebc High School for Public Service-bushwick is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #32, serving approximately 447 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,759 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ebc High School for Public Service-bushwick

What grades does Ebc High School for Public Service-bushwick serve?

Ebc High School for Public Service-bushwick serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Ebc High School for Public Service-bushwick?

Ebc High School for Public Service-bushwick has an enrollment of approximately 447 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ebc High School for Public Service-bushwick?

The student-teacher ratio at Ebc High School for Public Service-bushwick is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ebc High School for Public Service-bushwick rank in NY?

Ebc High School for Public Service-bushwick ranks #1,759 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Ebc High School for Public Service-bushwick's MySchoolScout rating?

Ebc High School for Public Service-bushwick has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Ebc High School for Public Service-bushwick?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ebc High School for Public Service-bushwick has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Ebc High School for Public Service-bushwick a charter school?

No, Ebc High School for Public Service-bushwick is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ebc High School for Public Service-bushwick a Title I school?

No, Ebc High School for Public Service-bushwick is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ebc High School for Public Service-bushwick?

90.8% of students at Ebc High School for Public Service-bushwick 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
447
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
72.3%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 11221)
90,750
Area average commute
42.8 min
Area median age
32.8
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 11221; 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

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