Needs Improvement
#4427 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 811 Connie Lekas School
High School · NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
2525 HARING ST, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 546 schools in Brooklyn. Learn more
Enrollment
268
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Score
3.6
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
268
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Score
3.6
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,427 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#534 of 570
public schools
In district
#40 of 58
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
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PS 811 Connie Lekas School
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About PS 811 Connie Lekas School
PS 811 Connie Lekas School is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75. PS 811 Connie Lekas School serves approximately 268 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 811 Connie Lekas School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,427 of 4,742 schools in NY.
- This school 3.6 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 3.6
- NY avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
At 5.5:1 students to teachers, PS 811 Connie Lekas School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
73% of students at PS 811 Connie Lekas School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How PS 811 Connie Lekas School Compares
See how PS 811 Connie Lekas School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2525 HARING ST, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 811 Connie Lekas School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. LEON M GOLDSTEIN HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES (rated 8.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYS HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, NEW VISIONS CHTR HS-ADV MA/SCI III (rated 7.2/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| JHS 14 SHELL BANK Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 6.3 |
| ORIGINS HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 5.7 |
| PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYS HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 7.5 |
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-FORT GREENE Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 5.4 |
| NEW VISIONS CHTR HS-ADV MA/SCI III Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 7.2 |
| PS 52 SHEEPSHEAD BAY Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 5.3 |
| YESHIVANT MEKOT HAIM Brooklyn | 0.3 mi | 5.5 |
| YESHIVAT MEKOR HAIM Brooklyn | 0.3 mi | 5.9 |
| LEV BAIS YAAKOV Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 5.5 |
| PS 194 RAOUL WALLENBERG Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 4.9 |
| BROOKLYN AMITY SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 7.3 |
| LEON M GOLDSTEIN HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 8.3 |
| PS 206 JOSEPH F LAMB Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 5.4 |
| PS 277 GERRITSEN BEACH Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 5.9 |
| PS 195 MANHATTAN BEACH Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 7.2 |
| ST MARK CATHOLIC ACADEMY Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 6.2 |
| PS 254 DAG HAMMARSKJOLD Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 6.6 |
| JHS 278 MARINE PARK Brooklyn | 1.1 mi | 7.6 |
| ST EDMUND PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn | 1.0 mi | 6.1 |
| IS 98 BAY ACADEMY Brooklyn | 1.0 mi | 7.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11235 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$61,689
Median Home Value
$723,900
Median Rent
$1,649/mo
Population
81,958
College Educated
49.6%
Homeownership
37%
Avg Commute
42.5 min
Poverty Rate
17.4%
Median Age
47.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 811 Connie Lekas School
What grades does PS 811 Connie Lekas School serve?
PS 811 Connie Lekas School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend PS 811 Connie Lekas School?
PS 811 Connie Lekas School has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 811 Connie Lekas School?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 811 Connie Lekas School is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 811 Connie Lekas School rank in NY?
PS 811 Connie Lekas School ranks #4,427 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 811 Connie Lekas School's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 811 Connie Lekas School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is PS 811 Connie Lekas School a charter school?
No, PS 811 Connie Lekas School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 811 Connie Lekas School a Title I school?
No, PS 811 Connie Lekas School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 811 Connie Lekas School?
95.1% of students at PS 811 Connie Lekas 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 268
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.1%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 73.1%
- Phone
- (718) 769-6984
Resources & Links
District
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75- Schools in District
- 59
- District Rank
- #40 of 58
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