Serving 461 students in grades 8-12, High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus's student population of 461 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
461 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1506 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
71%
16%
White
5%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus's ranking?
High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus is ranked #1506 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus often compared to?
High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmusis often viewed alongside schools like Midwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus?
The graduation rate of High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus?
461 students attend High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus?
High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus offer ?
High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus part of?
High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus is part of New York City Geographic District #17 School District.
In what neighborhood is High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus located?
High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus is located in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 14 other public schools located in Flatbush.
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