Science Skills Center High School

49 Flatbush Ave Ext
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 528 students in grades 9-12, Science Skills Center High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher 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.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Science Skills Center High School's student population of 528 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Science Skills Center High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Science Skills Center High School is 0.55, 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
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State Level (NY)
#168 out of 4093 schools
(Top 5%)
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90-94%
55%
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90-94%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
8%
10%
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Hispanic
20%
29%
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Black
64%
16%
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White
3%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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≥95%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Science Skills Center High School's ranking?
Science Skills Center High School is ranked #168 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Science Skills Center High School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Science Skills Center High School?
The graduation rate of Science Skills Center High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Science Skills Center High School?
528 students attend Science Skills Center High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Science Skills Center High School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Science Skills Center High School?
Science Skills Center High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Science Skills Center High School offer ?
Science Skills Center High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Science Skills Center High School part of?
Science Skills Center High School is part of New York City Geographic District #13 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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