Brooklyn Frontiers High School is an alternative high school operated by the New York City Board of Education which opened in 2011.
Serving 160 students in grades 9-12, Brooklyn Frontiers High School 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 ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 25-29% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brooklyn Frontiers High School serves an extensive attendance zone covering approximately 468.2 square miles in Brooklyn, NY. Families typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 19.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brooklyn Frontiers High School's student population of 160 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
160 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2011
School Rankings
Brooklyn Frontiers High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn Frontiers High School is 0.57, 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
#2123 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
35%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
56%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
25-29%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn Frontiers High School's ranking?
Brooklyn Frontiers High School is ranked #2123 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooklyn Frontiers High School?
The graduation rate of Brooklyn Frontiers High School is 25-29%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Brooklyn Frontiers High School?
160 students attend Brooklyn Frontiers High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Brooklyn Frontiers High School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brooklyn Frontiers High School?
Brooklyn Frontiers High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Frontiers High School offer ?
Brooklyn Frontiers High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brooklyn Frontiers High School part of?
Brooklyn Frontiers High School is part of New York City Geographic District #15.
In what neighborhood is Brooklyn Frontiers High School located?
Brooklyn Frontiers High School is located in the Boerum Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Boerum Hill.
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