Serving 445 students in grades 9-12, Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts ranks in the top 10% 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 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts's student population of 445 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
445 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts is 0.31, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#230 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
15%
30%
Black
82%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts's ranking?
Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts is ranked #230 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts?
The graduation rate of Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts?
445 students attend Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts?
Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts offer ?
Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts part of?
Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts is part of New York City Geographic District #17 School District.
In what neighborhood is Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts located?
Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts is located in the Little Caribbean neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Little Caribbean.
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