Brooklyn School For Global Studies
Tel:
(718) 694-9741
Brooklyn School For Global Studies serves 209 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Brooklyn School For Global Studies placed in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Brooklyn School For Global Studies's student population of 209 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 209 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Brooklyn School For Global Studies is ranked within the top 30% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Brooklyn School For Global Studies is 0.56, which is less 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) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1091 out of 4239 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-79% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥80% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 27% |
| Black | 58% | 17% |
| White | 4% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 70-79% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #15 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Brooklyn School For Global Studies is Boerum Hill School For International Studies (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooklyn Boerum Hill School For International Studies Grades: 6-12 | 633 students
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284 Baltic St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 330-9390 0.0 6-12 633 - Brooklyn Success Academy Charter School-cobble Hill Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 442 students
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284 Baltic St-bsmt
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 704-1460 0.0 K-6 442 - Brooklyn Cobble Hill School Of American Studies Grades: 9-12 | 588 students
0.1 miles
347 Baltic St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 403-9544 0.1 9-12 588 - Brooklyn New Dawn Charter High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 263 students
0.2 miles
242 Hoyt St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(347) 505-9102 0.2 9-12 263 - Brooklyn P.S. 261 Philip Livingston Grades: PK-5 | 803 students
0.3 miles
314 Pacific St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 330-9275 0.3 PK-5 803
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