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#2140 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 45% in state
New Dawn Charter High School
High School · New Dawn Charter High School · Brooklyn, NY
A charter high school in Brooklyn, NY where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
242 HOYT ST, Brooklyn, NY 11217
- Math 35% proficient (2021)
- Reading 50% proficient (2021)
- 17.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at New Dawn Charter High School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2018, to 42% in 2021, across a 10-year record (2012–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 58% (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 20 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Dawn Charter High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 96Biker’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.
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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 Dawn Charter High School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $28,395NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
New Dawn Charter High School is listed in NEW DAWN CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Dawn Charter High School
New Dawn Charter High School is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New Dawn Charter High School, serving approximately 212 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,140 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Dawn Charter High School
What grades does New Dawn Charter High School serve?
New Dawn Charter High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend New Dawn Charter High School?
New Dawn Charter High School has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Dawn Charter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Dawn Charter High School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Dawn Charter High School rank in NY?
New Dawn Charter High School ranks #2,140 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is New Dawn Charter High School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Dawn Charter High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 New Dawn Charter High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Dawn Charter High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Is New Dawn Charter High School a charter school?
Yes, New Dawn Charter High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is New Dawn Charter High School a Title I school?
No, New Dawn Charter High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Dawn Charter High School?
92.9% of students at New Dawn Charter 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
- 212
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Phone
- (347) 505-9101
- 4-Year Graduation
- 17.0%
- Area population (ZIP 11217)
- 42,569
- Area average commute
- 35.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
Official sources & links
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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