High School For Innovation In Advertising And Media

1600 Rockaway Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 386 students in grades 9-12, High School For Innovation In Advertising And Media 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 <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 386 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • : The High School for Innovation in Advertising and Media serves a large attendance zone in Brooklyn, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 21.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

High School For Innovation In Advertising And Media's student population of 386 students has grown by 90% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
386 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

High School For Innovation In Advertising And Media 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 High School For Innovation In Advertising And Media is 0.39, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2956 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

<50%
52%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

21-39%
49%
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
13%
31%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

Black
77%
15%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

White
4%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
96%
0.39

Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

≥90%
87.2%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
44.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
55%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is High School For Innovation In Advertising And Media's ranking?
High School For Innovation In Advertising And Media is ranked #2956 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 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School For Innovation In Advertising And Media?
The graduation rate of High School For Innovation In Advertising And Media is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend High School For Innovation In Advertising And Media?
386 students attend High School For Innovation In Advertising And Media.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of High School For Innovation In Advertising And Media students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High School For Innovation In Advertising And Media?
High School For Innovation In Advertising And Media has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School For Innovation In Advertising And Media offer ?
High School For Innovation In Advertising And Media offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is High School For Innovation In Advertising And Media part of?
High School For Innovation In Advertising And Media is part of New York City Geographic District #18.
In what neighborhood is High School For Innovation In Advertising And Media located?
High School For Innovation In Advertising And Media is located in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 23 other public schools located in Canarsie.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 386 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • : The High School for Innovation in Advertising and Media serves a large attendance zone in Brooklyn, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 21.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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