Serving 546 students in grades 8-12, Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (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 99% 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: 8-12
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (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
School Overview
Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts's student population of 546 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
546 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts is 0.32, 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
#274 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
16%
29%
Black
81%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts's ranking?
Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts is ranked #274 out of 4,093 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?
Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Artsis often viewed alongside schools like High School For Public Service-heroes Of Tomorrow by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% 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 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 85%.
How many students attend Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts?
546 students attend Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts students are Black, 16% 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 13:1, 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 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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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