Serving 220 students in grades 9-12, High School For Global Citizenship ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School For Global Citizenship ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
High School For Global Citizenship's student population of 220 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
High School For Global Citizenship ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School For Global Citizenship is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#273 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
76%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School For Global Citizenship's ranking?
High School For Global Citizenship is ranked #273 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School For Global Citizenship?
The graduation rate of High School For Global Citizenship is 80-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend High School For Global Citizenship?
220 students attend High School For Global Citizenship.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of High School For Global Citizenship students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School For Global Citizenship?
High School For Global Citizenship 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 Global Citizenship offer ?
High School For Global Citizenship offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is High School For Global Citizenship part of?
High School For Global Citizenship is part of New York City Geographic District #17 School District.
In what neighborhood is High School For Global Citizenship located?
High School For Global Citizenship is located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 33 other public schools located in Crown Heights.
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