Louis D Brandeis High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the New York state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 83% (which was higher than the New York state average of 60%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (11-12)
288 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)83%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Asian
(11-12)3%
9%
Hispanic
(11-12)67%
23%
Black
(11-12)29%
18%
White
(11-12)1%
48%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
56%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NY state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% NY state average).
How many students attend Louis D Brandeis High School?
288 students attend Louis D Brandeis High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Louis D Brandeis High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What school district is Louis D Brandeis High School part of?
Louis D Brandeis High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 3 School District.
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