Brooklyn High School is a public high school located in Brooklyn, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Brooklyn City School District. The school colors are royal blue and gold. The sports teams are named the Hurricanes or the 'Canes.
Serving 470 students in grades 8-12, Brooklyn High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brooklyn High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Cleveland, OH, encompassing approximately 4.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.3 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brooklyn High School's student population of 470 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
470 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brooklyn High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2175 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.9%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Tradition. Pride. Excellence.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn High School's ranking?
Brooklyn High School is ranked #2175 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Brooklyn High School often compared to?
Brooklyn High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Normandy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooklyn High School?
The graduation rate of Brooklyn High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Brooklyn High School?
470 students attend Brooklyn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Brooklyn High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brooklyn High School?
Brooklyn High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brooklyn High School offer ?
Brooklyn High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn High School part of?
Brooklyn High School is part of Brooklyn City School District.
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