Canarsie High School (Closed 2012)
Canarsie High School served 344 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the New York state average of 67%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the New York state average of 58%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 344 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 60-64% | 67% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 65-69% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 27% |
| Black | 83% | 17% |
| White | 3% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate (10-11) | 46% | 78% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #18 School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Canarsie High School is High School For Innovation In Advertising And Media (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is I.S. 211 John Wilson (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooklyn High School For Innovation In Advertising And Media Grades: 9-12 | 253 students
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1600 Rockaway Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 290-8760 0.0 9-12 253 - Brooklyn High School For Medical Professions Grades: 9-12 | 425 students
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1600 Rockaway Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 290-8700 0.0 9-12 425 - Brooklyn Urban Action Academy Grades: 9-12 | 274 students
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1600 Rockaway Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 290-8720 0.0 9-12 274 - Brooklyn I.S. 211 John Wilson Grades: 6-8 | 521 students
0.2 miles
1001 E 100th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 251-4411 0.2 6-8 521 - Brooklyn Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 767 students
0.2 miles
1070 E 104th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(347) 390-0560 0.2 K-8 767
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