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#1173 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 25% in state

Sunset Park High School

High School · New York City Geographic District #15 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #15 high school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.

153 35TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11232

  • Math 70% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2021)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change+1.71 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2021
TrendImproving
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency70% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+30.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation35.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
Chronic Absenteeism64.3%

Students at Sunset Park High School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency70%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2018, to 70% in 2021, across a 10-year record (2012–2021).

Show all 10 years
2012
Math
84%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
41%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
86%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
86%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
85%
ELA
89%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
86%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
86%
2020*
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
70%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 80% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

85.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Sunset Park 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 90Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 98Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 73Very Bikeable

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

Median income

$87,517

Median home value

$782,500

Median rent

$1,972/mo

College educated

36.2%

Homeownership

24.2%

Poverty rate

17.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11232; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
35.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
1 boys'·3 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
PS 371 Lillian L RashkisEnrollment path unverified3.59–120.1 mi236Compare →
Al-noor SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–120.7 mi532Compare →
Bnos Margulia Viznitz - Dba of Yeshiva Imrei ChaimPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–120.9 mi708Compare →
PS 53Enrollment path unverified3.6K–120.9 mi406Compare →

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 #15

Schools in district
49
Rank in district
#24 of 49
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.

Sunset Park High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sunset Park High School

Sunset Park High School is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #15, serving approximately 1,343 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,173 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sunset Park High School

What grades does Sunset Park High School serve?

Sunset Park High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Sunset Park High School?

Sunset Park High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,343 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Park High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Park High School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sunset Park High School rank in NY?

Sunset Park High School ranks #1,173 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Sunset Park High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sunset Park High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Sunset Park High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunset Park High School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).

Is Sunset Park High School a charter school?

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

Is Sunset Park High School a Title I school?

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

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

85.9% of students at Sunset Park 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
1,343
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
111
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
64.3%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 11232)
26,681
Area average commute
42 min
Area median age
36.7
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 11232; 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, 2012-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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