Boys and Girls High School, the oldest public high school in Brooklyn, is a comprehensive high school in Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York, United States. The school is located at 1700 Fulton Street.
Serving 353 students in grades 9-12, Boys And Girls 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boys And Girls High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Boys And Girls High School's student population of 353 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
353 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1975
Colors
Black, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Boys And Girls High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boys And Girls High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2383 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
21%
31%
Black
74%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)68%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Kangaroo
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boys And Girls High School's ranking?
Boys And Girls High School is ranked #2383 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Boys And Girls High School often compared to?
Boys And Girls High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nelson Mandela High School, Pathways In Technology Early College High School (P-tech) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boys And Girls High School?
The graduation rate of Boys And Girls High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Boys And Girls High School?
353 students attend Boys And Girls High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Boys And Girls High School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boys And Girls High School?
Boys And Girls High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Boys And Girls High School offer ?
Boys And Girls High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Boys And Girls High School part of?
Boys And Girls High School is part of New York City Geographic District #16.
In what neighborhood is Boys And Girls High School located?
Boys And Girls High School is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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