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Research and Service High School

High School · New York City Geographic District #16 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #16 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1700 FULTON ST, Brooklyn, NY 11213

  • Math 30% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2021)
  • 22.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-1.43 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
College Readiness3.2Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate22%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1

Students at Research and Service High School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency30%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 27 points since 2018, to 40% in 2021, across a 8-year record (2014–2021).

Show all 8 years
2014
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2014-2021) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2014-2021)

* 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

86.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Research and Service 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 85Very Walkable
  • Transit 97Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 76Very Bikeable

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

Median income

$62,040

Median home value

$1,184,400

Median rent

$1,607/mo

College educated

34%

Homeownership

15.5%

Poverty rate

22.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11213; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
4 boys'·0 girls'·5 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
Boys and Girls High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.19–120.0 mi375Compare →
Nelson Mandela High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.49–120.0 mi144Compare →
Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford StuyvesantCharter · enrollment unverified3.7K–90.4 mi436Compare →
Academy for Health CareersEnrollment path unverified7.59–120.5 mi198Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

New York City Geographic District #16

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#14 of 23
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.

Research and Service High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Research and Service High School

Research and Service High School is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #16, serving approximately 168 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,610 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Research and Service High School

What grades does Research and Service High School serve?

Research and Service High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Research and Service High School?

Research and Service High School has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Research and Service High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Research and Service High School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Research and Service High School rank in NY?

Research and Service High School ranks #2,610 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Research and Service High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Research and Service High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Research and Service High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Research and Service High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).

Is Research and Service High School a charter school?

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

Is Research and Service High School a Title I school?

No, Research and Service High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Research and Service High School?

86.9% of students at Research and Service 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
168
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
4-Year Graduation
22.0%
Area population (ZIP 11213)
69,630
Area average commute
43.4 min
Area median age
34.5
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 11213; 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, 2014-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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