Clara Barton High School
- Clara Barton High School serves 1,234 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85% (which is higher than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 93% (which is higher than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 14:1.
Top Placements
Clara Barton High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Clara Barton High School's student population of 1,234 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Vocational school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,234 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 73 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Clara Barton High School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Clara Barton High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #542 out of 4,239 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 93% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 9% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 26% |
| Black | 91% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 44% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.39 |
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| Graduation Rate | 72% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #17 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Clara Barton High School is Brooklyn Academy Of Science And The Environment (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Elijah Stroud Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is P.S. 241 Emma L Johnston (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooklyn Brooklyn Academy Of Science And The Environment Grades: 9-12 | 372 students
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883 Classon Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718)230-6363 0.0 9-12 372 - Brooklyn Brooklyn School For Music & Theater Grades: 9-12 | 315 students
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883 Classon Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718)636-5800 0.0 9-12 315 - Brooklyn High School For Global Citizenship Grades: 9-12 | 210 students
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883 Classon Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718)230-6300 0.0 9-12 210 - Brooklyn International High School At Prospect Heights Grades: 9-12 | 402 students
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883 Classon Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718)230-6333 0.0 9-12 402 - Brooklyn P.S. 241 Emma L Johnston Grades: PK-5 | 521 students
0.1 miles
976 President St
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718)636-4725 0.1 PK-5 521
School Reviews
| 5 I am a junior in high school, and is now looking for different school to intend. So far i liked what i have seem from this school. And maybe one day i would come and join. - Posted by Student/Alumni - hasbe |
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