Serving 203 students in grades 9-12, High School For Civil Rights 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 was <50% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
203 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2182 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Hispanic
38%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Black
52%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
1%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)64%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
3%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School For Civil Rights's ranking?
High School For Civil Rights is ranked #2182 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School For Civil Rights?
The graduation rate of High School For Civil Rights is 80-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend High School For Civil Rights?
203 students attend High School For Civil Rights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of High School For Civil Rights students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High School For Civil Rights?
High School For Civil Rights has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School For Civil Rights offer ?
High School For Civil Rights offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is High School For Civil Rights part of?
High School For Civil Rights is part of New York City Geographic District #19.
In what neighborhood is High School For Civil Rights located?
High School For Civil Rights is located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 41 other public schools located in East New York.
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