Serving 513 students in grades 9-12, High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus 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 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than 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 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: The High School for Youth and Community Development serves a large attendance area of approximately 468.2 square miles in Brooklyn, NY, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 13.2 miles to the nearest edge of the zone, extending up to 19 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus's student population of 513 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
513 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Rankings
High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus 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 Youth And Community Development At Erasmus is 0.51, 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
#2719 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
65%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-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 High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus's ranking?
High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus is ranked #2719 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus often compared to?
High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmusis often viewed alongside schools like Midwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus?
The graduation rate of High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus?
513 students attend High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus?
High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus offer ?
High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus part of?
High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus is part of New York City Geographic District #17.
In what neighborhood is High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus located?
High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus is located in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 14 other public schools located in Flatbush.
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