Clara Barton High School
Clara Barton High School serves 1,208 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Clara Barton High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Clara Barton High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Clara Barton High School's student population of 1,208 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Vocational school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,208 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 73 teachers |
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School Comparison
Clara Barton High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Clara Barton High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #506 out of 4239 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 94% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 27% |
| Black | 88% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 75% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #17 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 368 students
0.0 miles
883 Classon Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 230-6363 0.0 9-12 368 - Brooklyn Brooklyn School For Music & Theater Grades: 9-12 | 302 students
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883 Classon Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 230-6250 0.0 9-12 302 - Brooklyn High School For Global Citizenship Grades: 9-12 | 197 students
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883 Classon Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 230-6300 0.0 9-12 197 - Brooklyn International High School At Prospect Heights Grades: 9-12 | 398 students
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883 Classon Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 230-6333 0.0 9-12 398 - Brooklyn P.S. 241 Emma L Johnston Grades: PK-5 | 524 students
0.1 miles
976 President St
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 636-4725 0.1 PK-5 524
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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