Serving 301 students in grades 9-12, Brooklyn School For Social Justice ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooklyn School For Social Justice ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Brooklyn School For Social Justice's student population of 301 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brooklyn School For Social Justice ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn School For Social Justice is 0.33, 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
#2049 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
81%
29%
Black
14%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 School For Social Justice's ranking?
Brooklyn School For Social Justice is ranked #2049 out of 4,093 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooklyn School For Social Justice?
The graduation rate of Brooklyn School For Social Justice is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Brooklyn School For Social Justice?
301 students attend Brooklyn School For Social Justice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Brooklyn School For Social Justice students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn School For Social Justice?
Brooklyn School For Social Justice has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn School For Social Justice offer ?
Brooklyn School For Social Justice offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn School For Social Justice part of?
Brooklyn School For Social Justice is part of New York City Geographic District #32 School District.
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