Multicultural High School

999 Jamaica Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 341 students in grades 9-12, Multicultural High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 341 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Multicultural High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Multicultural High School's student population of 341 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Multicultural High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Multicultural High School is 0.02, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#2996 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-49%
55%
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40-49%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Multicultural High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
99%
29%
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Black
1%
16%
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White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.02
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85-89%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Multicultural High School's ranking?
Multicultural High School is ranked #2996 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Multicultural High School?
The graduation rate of Multicultural High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Multicultural High School?
341 students attend Multicultural High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Multicultural High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Multicultural High School?
Multicultural High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Multicultural High School offer ?
Multicultural High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Multicultural High School part of?
Multicultural High School is part of New York City Geographic District #19 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 341 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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