Clara Barton High School for Health Professions is a public high school in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York City, that teaches from 9th - 12th grade. It is located at 901 Classon Avenue, across from the Brooklyn Museum and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Serving 1,325 students in grades 9-12, Clara Barton High School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 96% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Clara Barton High School serves an extensive attendance zone in Brooklyn, NY, covering approximately 287.7 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edges of the zone reaching up to 19 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clara Barton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Clara Barton High School's student population of 1,325 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,325 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Educating Today for a Healthy Tomorrow
School Rankings
Clara Barton High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clara Barton High School is 0.33, 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
#1778 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
81%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
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
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clara Barton High School's ranking?
Clara Barton High School is ranked #1778 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Clara Barton High School often compared to?
Clara Barton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Victory Collegiate High School, It Takes A Village Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clara Barton High School?
The graduation rate of Clara Barton High School is 80%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Clara Barton High School?
1,325 students attend Clara Barton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Clara Barton High School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clara Barton High School?
Clara Barton High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Clara Barton High School offer ?
Clara Barton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clara Barton High School part of?
Clara Barton High School is part of New York City Geographic District #17.
In what neighborhood is Clara Barton High School located?
Clara Barton High School is located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 33 other public schools located in Crown Heights.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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