Brooklyn School For Global Studies
Tel:
(718)694-9741
- Brooklyn School For Global Studies serves 223 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Brooklyn School For Global Studies placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 56%.
Top Placements
Brooklyn School For Global Studies places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Brooklyn School For Global Studies's student population of 223 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 223 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Brooklyn School For Global Studies is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Brooklyn School For Global Studies is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #2077 out of 4,239 schools (Top 50%) | -- |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 49% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 26% |
| Black | 54% | 18% |
| White | 4% | 44% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.70 |
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| Graduation Rate | 70-79% | 81% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 44% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic #15 School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Brooklyn School For Global Studies is School For International Studies (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is School For International Studies (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is School For International Studies (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooklyn School For International Studies Grades: 5-12 | 480 students
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284 Baltic St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718)330-9390 0.0 5-12 480 - Brooklyn Success Academy Charter School-cobble Hill Charter School
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Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718)704-1460 0.0 PK-4 418 - Brooklyn Cobble Hill School Of American Studies Grades: 9-12 | 590 students
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347 Baltic St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718)403-9544 0.1 9-12 590 - Brooklyn New Dawn Charter High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 292 students
0.2 miles
242 Hoyt St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(347)505-9102 0.2 9-12 292 - Brooklyn P.S. 261 Philip Livingston Grades: PK-7 | 796 students
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314 Pacific St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718)330-9275 0.3 PK-7 796
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