For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 4,247 students in the neighborhood of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Bensonhurst are New Utrecht High School and Brooklyn Studio Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the New York public high school average of 78%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 76% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the New York average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brooklyn Studio Secondary School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Utrecht High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 80th St
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 232-2500
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 232-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 3,337 students
Rank: #22.
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8310 21st Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 266-5032
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 266-5032
Grades: 6-12
| 910 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY include New Utrecht High School and Brooklyn Studio Secondary School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY?
the neighborhood of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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