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#4041 of 4,742 schools in NY

Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School

High School · New York City Geographic District #18 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #18 high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5800 TILDEN AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11203

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2021)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-4.17 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency18% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.9:1
Chronic Absenteeism70.3%

Students at Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 38 points since 2018, to 18% in 2021, across a 12-year record (2010–2021).

Show all 12 years
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
5%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2010-2021) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2010-2021)

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

Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

88.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning 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 79Very Walkable
  • Transit 73Excellent Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable

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

Median income

$68,028

Median home value

$677,700

Median rent

$1,566/mo

College educated

25.9%

Homeownership

39.4%

Poverty rate

16%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics3sports offered
3 boys'·0 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses1of 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
Cultural Academy for the Arts and SciencesEnrollment path unverified7.49–120.0 mi274Compare →
It Takes a Village AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.19–120.0 mi260Compare →
Nazareth Regional High SchoolPrivate · tuition4.8private9–120.3 mi315Compare →
East Brooklyn Community High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.611–120.8 mi141Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

New York City Geographic District #18

Schools in district
34
Rank in district
#32 of 33
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.

Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School

Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #18, serving approximately 138 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,041 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School

What grades does Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School serve?

Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School?

Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School has an enrollment of approximately 138 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School rank in NY?

Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School ranks #4,041 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021).

Is Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School a charter school?

No, Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School a Title I school?

No, Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School?

88.4% of students at Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning 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
138
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
70.3%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 11203)
76,853
Area average commute
46 min
Area median age
43.2
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 · 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 11203; 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, 2010-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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