Brooklyn International High School At Waters Edge
Tel:
(718) 643-9315
Brooklyn International High School At Waters Edge serves 354 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is equal to the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Brooklyn International High School At Waters Edge places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Brooklyn International High School At Waters Edge's student population of 354 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 354 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Brooklyn International High School At Waters Edge is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | ≥50% | 50% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 27% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 27% |
| Black | 21% | 17% |
| White | 13% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 80-84% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #13 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Brooklyn International High School At Waters Edge is Science Skills Center High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooklyn Science Skills Center High School Grades: 9-12 | 557 students
0.0 miles
49 Flatbush Ave Ext
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 243-9413 0.0 9-12 557 - Brooklyn Urban Assembly School For Music And Art Grades: 9-12 | 215 students
0.0 miles
49 Flatbush Ave Ext
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 858-0249 0.0 9-12 215 - Brooklyn Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-9 | 637 students
0.1 miles
240 Jay St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(347) 429-8439 0.1 6-9 637 - Brooklyn City Polytechnic High School Grades: 9-12 | 439 students
0.2 miles
105 Tech Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 875-1473 0.2 9-12 439 - Brooklyn George Westinghouse Career & Technical Ed High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 748 students
0.2 miles
105 Tech Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 625-6130 0.2 9-12 748
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