Brooklyn International High School is a public high school in Brooklyn, New York City. It is a part of the New York City Department of Education and the Internationals Network for Public Schools. The school is located within the Water’s Edge Educational Campus, a former torpedo factory in downtown Brooklyn.
Serving 290 students in grades 9-12, Brooklyn International High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is equal to the New York state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Brooklyn International High School at Waters Edge serves an attendance area of approximately 468.2 square miles in Brooklyn, NY, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 12.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone. The furthest edge is located about 20.2 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brooklyn International High School's student population of 290 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
290 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering multilingual learners.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brooklyn International High School is 0.54, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
62%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
65%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooklyn International High School?
The graduation rate of Brooklyn International High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Brooklyn International High School?
290 students attend Brooklyn International High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Brooklyn International High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brooklyn International High School?
Brooklyn International High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn International High School offer ?
Brooklyn International High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brooklyn International High School part of?
Brooklyn International High School is part of New York City Geographic District #13.
In what neighborhood is Brooklyn International High School located?
Brooklyn International High School is located in the Bridge Plaza neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Bridge Plaza.
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