Serving 132 students in grades 7-12, Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts ranks in the bottom 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: DR SUSAN S MCKINNEY SECONDARY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS serves an attendance zone in Brooklyn, NY, covering approximately 3.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, and the furthest edge of the zone is about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts's student population of 132 students has declined by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
132 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts is 0.45, 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
#4093 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
70%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. 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 Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts's ranking?
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts is ranked #4093 out of 4,346 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts?
The graduation rate of Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts is 70-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts?
132 students attend Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts?
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts offer ?
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts part of?
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts is part of New York City Geographic District #13.
In what neighborhood is Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts located?
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts is located in the Little Haiti neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 5 other public schools located in Little Haiti.
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