Serving 514 students in grades 6-12, Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School's student population of 514 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School is 0.43, 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
#2011 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
21%
29%
Black
73%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School's ranking?
Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School is ranked #2011 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School often compared to?
Brooklyn Laboratory Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School?
The graduation rate of Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School is 50%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School?
514 students attend Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School offer ?
Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School part of?
Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School is part of Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School District.
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