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#886 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 19% in state

Multicultural High School

High School · New York City Geographic District #19 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #19 high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

999 JAMAICA AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11208

  • Math 45% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change+0.92 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2021
TrendStable
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation69.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
Chronic Absenteeism43.2%

Students at Multicultural High School score 44% 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 Proficiency45%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 30 points since 2018, to 45% in 2021, across a 12-year record (2010–2021).

Show all 12 years
2010
Math
98%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
95%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2010-2021) · reading/ELA 57% (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

89.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Multicultural High 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 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 74Excellent Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$59,988

Median home value

$638,200

Median rent

$1,563/mo

College educated

15.8%

Homeownership

25.9%

Poverty rate

20.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
69.8% 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 Courses3of 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
Academy of Innovative TechnologyEnrollment path unverified7.79–120.0 mi398Compare →
Brooklyn Lab SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.09–120.0 mi430Compare →
Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.09–120.0 mi409Compare →
Urban Assembly School for Collaborative Healthcare (the)Enrollment path unverified6.49–120.0 mi384Compare →

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 #19

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#4 of 52
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.

Multicultural High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Multicultural High School

Multicultural High School is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #19, serving approximately 331 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #886 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Multicultural High School

What grades does Multicultural High School serve?

Multicultural High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Multicultural High School?

Multicultural High School has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Multicultural High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Multicultural High School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Multicultural High School rank in NY?

Multicultural High School ranks #886 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Multicultural High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Multicultural High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Multicultural High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Multicultural High School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021).

Is Multicultural High School a charter school?

No, Multicultural High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Multicultural High School a Title I school?

No, Multicultural High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Multicultural High School?

89.7% of students at Multicultural High 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
331
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.2%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 11208)
106,901
Area average commute
45.2 min
Area median age
34.3
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 11208; 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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