Brooklyn Studio Secondary School

8310 21st Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(School attendance zone shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 892 students in grades 6-12, Brooklyn Studio Secondary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 892 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Brooklyn Studio Secondary School serves an attendance area of approximately 7.7 square miles in Brooklyn, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 1.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone. The furthest point from the school is about 3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Brooklyn Studio Secondary School's student population of 892 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
892 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar
School Motto
No Matter Who You Are or Where You Are From...We Are ONE!

School Rankings

Brooklyn Studio Secondary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn Studio Secondary School is 0.66, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2441 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

39%
52%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

51%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

80%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
17%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
39%
31%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Black
3%
15%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

White
40%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
60%
0.66

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

90-94%
87.2%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
59.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
55%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brooklyn Studio Secondary School's ranking?
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School is ranked #2441 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Brooklyn Studio Secondary School often compared to?
Brooklyn Studio Secondary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooklyn Studio Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Brooklyn Studio Secondary School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Brooklyn Studio Secondary School?
892 students attend Brooklyn Studio Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Brooklyn Studio Secondary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brooklyn Studio Secondary School?
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Studio Secondary School offer ?
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brooklyn Studio Secondary School part of?
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School is part of New York City Geographic District #21.
In what neighborhood is Brooklyn Studio Secondary School located?
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School is located in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Bensonhurst.

School Reviews

Review Brooklyn Studio Secondary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 892 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Brooklyn Studio Secondary School serves an attendance area of approximately 7.7 square miles in Brooklyn, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 1.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone. The furthest point from the school is about 3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Request Information

Related School Videos

Quick Links