Serving 98 students in grades 9-12, Bushwick Community High 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 98 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 11-19% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bushwick Community High School serves a large attendance area in Brooklyn, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles, with typical travel times of 20-30 minutes to the school and an average distance of 11.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which can extend up to 22.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bushwick Community High School's student population of 98 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
98 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bushwick Community High 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 Bushwick Community High School is 0.32, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3181 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
81%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
11-19%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bushwick Community High School's ranking?
Bushwick Community High School is ranked #3181 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bushwick Community High School?
The graduation rate of Bushwick Community High School is 11-19%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Bushwick Community High School?
98 students attend Bushwick Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Bushwick Community High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bushwick Community High School?
Bushwick Community High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bushwick Community High School offer ?
Bushwick Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bushwick Community High School part of?
Bushwick Community High School is part of New York City Geographic District #32.
In what neighborhood is Bushwick Community High School located?
Bushwick Community High School is located in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 35 other public schools located in Bushwick.
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