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#667 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 14% in state

Khalil Gibran International Academy

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

A New York City Geographic District #15 high school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.

362 SCHERMERHORN ST, Brooklyn, NY 11217

  • Math 65% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2021)
  • 74.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change+4.25 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2021
TrendImproving
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+27.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate74.5%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.6:1
Chronic Absenteeism71.4%

Students at Khalil Gibran International Academy score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency65%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 55 points across the 10-year record (2012–2021) and has held near 65% recently.

Show all 8 years
2012
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2012-2021)

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

Based on 16 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

92.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Khalil Gibran International Academy 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 ProgramsIB Programme
State avg: 2.4 AP courses·58 IB enrolled·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
Brooklyn High School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified7.69–120.2 mi912Compare →
Brooklyn Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.09–120.2 mi5,808Compare →
PS 369 Coy L Cox SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.7K–120.2 mi506Compare →
PS 77Enrollment path unverified4.4K–120.5 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
#11 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.

Khalil Gibran International Academy is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Khalil Gibran International Academy

Khalil Gibran International Academy is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #15, serving approximately 112 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #667 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).

What's said publicly about Khalil Gibran International Academy

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Khalil Gibran International Academy is a public school located in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, New York City, New York 1. The school opened in September 2007 with an initial enrollment of approximately 60 sixth-grade students 1. It is recognized as the first English-Arabic public school in the United States to offer a curriculum that emphasizes the study of Arabic language and culture 1. This specific educational focus placed the institution at the center of controversy among opponents 1. The school is named after Khalil Gibran, a Lebanese-American poet 1.
Sources (1)
  1. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Khalil Gibran International Academy

What grades does Khalil Gibran International Academy serve?

Khalil Gibran International Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Khalil Gibran International Academy?

Khalil Gibran International Academy has an enrollment of approximately 112 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Khalil Gibran International Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Khalil Gibran International Academy is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Khalil Gibran International Academy rank in NY?

Khalil Gibran International Academy ranks #667 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Khalil Gibran International Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Khalil Gibran International Academy 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 Khalil Gibran International Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Khalil Gibran International Academy has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).

Is Khalil Gibran International Academy a charter school?

No, Khalil Gibran International Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Khalil Gibran International Academy a Title I school?

No, Khalil Gibran International Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Khalil Gibran International Academy?

92.9% of students at Khalil Gibran International Academy 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
112
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
71.4%
4-Year Graduation
74.5%
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, 2012-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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